Athens YMCA Triathlon

Mentally prepare for the possibility of some headwind on the bike.  The good news, from what I can recall, is that the bike course is mainly flat, with some overpasses (you are riding on a highway lane/shoulder that is coned off).  Also think of what you will wear on the bike as it might be chilly.  If you plan on trying to put on a shirt in T1, you better practice it soaking wet.  Things don't go on the same way when you're wet.

Most importantly, have fun!  The first one is one to remember!

I've got a room at the American Inn and Suites in town and I get military discount...ladies- if any of you are doing this race (sorry guys, no co-ed hotel rooms for me) and want to share the room, it's got double beds, shoot me a PM and we can work it out. Looks like quite a few BT'ers will be there. This will be my first tri as well!

It's a snake swim. It's been so long since I did this one, I can't remember exactly. It's either:

• Go down in lane 1 and go under the ropes to lane 2.
• Go down and back in lanes 2-6
• Go back in lane 7 and exit

OR

• Go down and back in lanes 1-6

You can definitely kick off the wall in the turns. That's where I get most of my speed. You can do flip turns, open turns, whatever you want to do. About the only thing you can't do is dive in at the start.

Dwayne,

Clint (jcbolton) and I would be interested in sharing a cabin.  We live in East Texas, but it's still a ways a way.  This will save us a trip back forth since we will have to pick up the packet the day before. 

Gina

 The place is called Caney Cove I am not sure of the website.  Telephone # is 903 286 4510

Ask for Dorlene

Get your guns up

Don't worry Mike, you won't be the only newbie out there for the first time--we'll freak out a little with you.

I have been told that a pre-race dinner the night before was held the past few years, so once we get info on it, we'll all have to figure out a little BT get together and photo op!