Interview with Jack Frischkorn
(Jack will be 9 years old on September 21st)
1. What made you decide to do a triathlon?
a picture from my pool about the Ironkids tri and I like racing.
2. What is your favorite, the swim, bike or run? Why?
the bike was my favorite because I love going on bike rides
3. Are you nervous before the race, or just excited?
a little bit of both
4. What is your favorite memory from your triathlons?
a close finish on the run with another racer. I also like the free stuff.
5. Please add any comments about triathlon that you would like for me to put in the article.
one of my favorite things is all the sports you get to do.
piece out,
Jack
About IronKids
The mission of IronKids is to inspire and motivate youth through the sport to lead an active, positive and healthy lifestyle. The IronKids National Triathlon Series, targeting children ranging in age from 6 to 15 years, offers an interactive weekend experience for the entire family.
The 2010 IronKids National Triathlon Series aims to host approximately 300-400 participants at each of its 12 events. Children will compete in age-appropriate distances with an emphasis on fitness, fun and safety.
WTC acquired IronKids from the Sara Lee Corporation who had owned the event series since 1985. IronKids' events have seen more than 40,000 participants in its history including seven-time Tour de France champion, Lance Armstrong and U.S. Olympians Hunter Kemper and Laura Bennett.
Michelle Payette, who joined WTC in 2008, utilizes past experience in event management to oversee the IronKids event series. Based in Phuket, Thailand, for nine years, Payette served as race manager for Ironman Malaysia and for the Laguna Phuket Triathlon. Most recently, Payette was managing events for Tourism Whistler (B.C. Canada) on behalf of the resort community.
The IronKids Team consists of WTC staff, local contractors, host-city Parks and Recreation Departments, city workers (Fire, Police, Permitting, etc.), local Convention & Visitors Bureaus, Sport Commissions, ASI Photography, Prime Time Timing, Premier Sports Timing, local triathlon clubs and of course many local volunteers.
IronKids' North American events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon and follow USAT rules.