Parents weren’t allowed in the transition area, only the race volunteers. Lots of parents were shouting from over the fence – “Get your helmet! Put on your shoes!” It was like the adult race in that the kids had to change from swimming to biking gear, and then to running gear (though there were a few kids biking in bathing suits, running in biking helmets or bathing caps, and other such details.) That is a lot for a little kid to manage!