Nineteen percent of American children ages 2–19 are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What’s one solution to this epidemic? Exercise. And child-friendly triathlons have that in spades, introducing kids to three activities: swimming, running, and cycling. “A kid competing in a triathlon?” you say, eyes wide. Yes, it can be done! Especially when the swimming event involves floaters. Don’t believe us? Just check out the city of Ukiah’s Kids’ Triathlon, which will be held on July 17 in Todd Grove Park in Ukiah. Children 17 and younger can enter. Registration starts at 9 a.m. on the day of the event and costs $15. Preregister for $10 at ukiah.recdesk.com/community/program.