So for the first time this summer the family was able to spend a quiet weekend bumming it around the house. I see that on Saturday afternoon there is going to be coverage of the NYC Tri on what is likely a somewhat local channel and I thought that it would be a good opportunity to explain what a tri is to my almost 5 y/o daughter since I haven’t completed one since she was born (she has attended running races and crits, and seen me swim laps but no actual tris).
I’m sure the intent was to show the “everyman” how cool it is to complete tris, but my poor daughter was seriously confused. From clips of the tv shows that the celebs competing in the event star in, to complete coverage of the underwear run, to the standard feel good fluff, odd camera angles, and constant flipping from the pros to the age groupers, it was like watching tri coverage directed by the guys that did the Matrix.
The funniest part was after the extended, extended coverage of the underpants run (which I explained was a weak bite off of what they do in Kona…seriously NYC come up with something unique, I hate the stealing of ideas…especially when it becomes a paid sponsorship opportunity) and interviews with the tourism representative from Jamaica who was the sponsor, they flipped back to race coverage, but due to many men in the race not wearing shirts my daughter had to ask if they were ever going to show the race again.
Needless to say, another abomination of tri race coverage has reached the air waves.
I have my DVR set to tape this coverage later this week…maybe I should just cancel that recording now! Although I was only recording it in the hope of seeing people on noodles.
I explained to my wife the noodle issue, but I don’t think they caught anyone using them in the 18 seconds of actual swim footage they showed. They showed a lot of people jumping into the water, but can’t really recall anyone actually swimming.
perhaps she’s a little young to be introduced to triathlon. Maybe if she was almost 6?
seriously? How about tea time? Or a book? Triathlon? Really??? Wow.
I don’t think it was the coverage. Fail.
So for the first time this summer the family was able to spend a quiet weekend bumming it around the house. I see that on Saturday afternoon there is going to be coverage of the NYC Tri on what is likely a somewhat local channel and I thought that it would be a good opportunity to explain what a tri is to my almost 5 y/o daughter since I haven’t completed one since she was born (she has attended running races and crits, and seen me swim laps but no actual tris).
I’m sure the intent was to show the “everyman” how cool it is to complete tris, but my poor daughter was seriously confused. From clips of the tv shows that the celebs competing in the event star in, to complete coverage of the underwear run, to the standard feel good fluff, odd camera angles, and constant flipping from the pros to the age groupers, it was like watching tri coverage directed by the guys that did the Matrix.
The funniest part was after the extended, extended coverage of the underpants run (which I explained was a weak bite off of what they do in Kona…seriously NYC come up with something unique, I hate the stealing of ideas…especially when it becomes a paid sponsorship opportunity) and interviews with the tourism representative from Jamaica who was the sponsor, they flipped back to race coverage, but due to many men in the race not wearing shirts my daughter had to ask if they were ever going to show the race again.
Needless to say, another abomination of tri race coverage has reached the air waves.
perhaps she’s a little young to be introduced to triathlon. Maybe if she was almost 6?
seriously? How about tea time? Or a book? Triathlon? Really??? Wow.
I don’t think it was the coverage. Fail.
So for the first time this summer the family was able to spend a quiet weekend bumming it around the house. I see that on Saturday afternoon there is going to be coverage of the NYC Tri on what is likely a somewhat local channel and I thought that it would be a good opportunity to explain what a tri is to my almost 5 y/o daughter since I haven’t completed one since she was born (she has attended running races and crits, and seen me swim laps but no actual tris).
I’m sure the intent was to show the “everyman” how cool it is to complete tris, but my poor daughter was seriously confused. From clips of the tv shows that the celebs competing in the event star in, to complete coverage of the underwear run, to the standard feel good fluff, odd camera angles, and constant flipping from the pros to the age groupers, it was like watching tri coverage directed by the guys that did the Matrix.
The funniest part was after the extended, extended coverage of the underpants run (which I explained was a weak bite off of what they do in Kona…seriously NYC come up with something unique, I hate the stealing of ideas…especially when it becomes a paid sponsorship opportunity) and interviews with the tourism representative from Jamaica who was the sponsor, they flipped back to race coverage, but due to many men in the race not wearing shirts my daughter had to ask if they were ever going to show the race again.
Needless to say, another abomination of tri race coverage has reached the air waves.
He didn’t say he wanted to sign her up for Kona. He wanted to introduce her to a sport he loves. We run a triathlon for kids ages 3-15 up here and even 3 year olds get it.
I feel one of my duties as a parent is to show my kids there is a great big world out there, full of opportunities and that they shouldn’t limit themselves to what is right in front of them. I guess I also failed when I took them to see the local symphony performing a free outdoor concert last week. Or when they completed a kids fun run in Spring. Or tonight when I show them what surfing is (I started a few weeks ago and plan on meeting the fam at the beach for a dinner picnic and for me to catch a few waves).
I can assure you my daughter can grasp that the person who swims, bikes, and runs the fastest is the winner. She actually was engaged when they showed race footage, just had no clue what was happenning.
Also, I’m not sure what makes reading a book (which we do plenty of) more age appropriate then introducing triathlon. Afterall, at 4 turning 5 in a few months, I bet she can swim, bike and run (and ski, roller skate, ice skate, draw, and color) better than she can read.
Thats great.
I played with my friend’s 3 yr old grandson yesterday. In the span of 15 minutes we went from basketball - soccer - lacrosse - hockey - frisbee-baseball and the swingset - which he seemed to enjoy the most. There’s a big world out there.
Thats great.
I played with my friend’s 3 yr old grandson yesterday. In the span of 15 minutes we went from basketball - soccer - lacrosse - hockey - frisbee-baseball and the swingset - which he seemed to enjoy the most. There’s a big world out there.
Maybe that kid needs to focus more. Seriously, he was watching TV with his daughter, relax.
haha Yeah, I saw the same thing this weekend.
I know more about the doggy dash and the Jamaica underwear run. (I can only imagine the number of “weirdos” in the park watching that run) than the actual race.
I was pleased to hear though that dogs had to enter the water tent for 5 minutes.
I really dont understand what the big deal is about this race. I am guessing people just like seeing all of the crowds. Gets them pumped up.
My 3 year old son has similar activity changes. Sunday morning he went from floor hockey, to basketball, to riding this hop thing, to pretend birthday party in a similar time frame. Later at the park he went from climbing on the playground, to kicking a soccer ball, back to the playground about 5 - 7 times in 90 minutes.
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Maybe that kid needs to focus more. Seriously, he was watching TV with his daughter, relax.
That’s sadder than the original post.
Quite relaxed, thank you.