new to nc new to tri

Welcome to NC. I'm biased, but check out Inside Out Sports in Cary (I work in the Charlotte store). They will be more than happy to help you with anything you need. Tell 'em Keith sent you

 Also, there are a few tri clubs in that area that I'm sure will help you along. http://usatriathlon.org/Clubs/FindAClub.aspx

If you live in Cary then Setup Events (http://www.setupevents.com) is definetly one series you should check out.  I was stationed at Pope for 4 years and I did Setup Events tri's for the last two of those years.  Top-notch organization.

They have a good mix of Sprint and Olympic distance tris and they've even added a HIM and IM distance later this year.

Here is a great tri for beginners: http://www.eteamz.com/GaryKirbyTriathlon/index.cfm? It is June 7th in the Bedford neighborhood in Raleigh. I did it last year and probably 3/4 of people were doing their first tri.

The website probably tells the story better, the family of a triathlete, named Gary Kirby, that died of cancer puts on the event to raise money for cancer research. Last year several of his family members raced, as did his doctor. I think the 4 y/o kids at one of the water stops were his grandkids.

It has a couple drawbacks; transition was just in a parking lot with no bike racks, so we had to just lay the bikes down. Its a 4 loop bike course, try not to lose count. The advantage is you are never too far away from the finish line and spectators can see you several times.

Everyone is easy going and very helpful. Its a very inspiring and uplifting race.

Cool!  More New Yawkuhs here in NC!!!  What part of NY do you hail from?  I was born down on the Lower East Side.

Next to San Diego, Boulder, Co, NC has got to be the third biggest triathlon area in the country.  Two places to check out to become totally addicted...

www.setupevents.com  That's where you'll find all the races.  Some of the sprints sell out in a few hours so be mindful.  The triangle sprint is a good race and close to you.

www.insideoutsports.com  One of the best triathlon shops in the country is right there in your new hometown!  Great people, HUGE selections, one of the biggest tri-shops in the country.

Welcome and enjoy! 

Howdy Coop!

Welcome to the BT guild  - lots of great people and knowledge in here, you already met Keith ( foots ) and Eric ( medic0020 ) both are friends of mine and I too was a beginner not long ago, well, I am still a rook...but I completed my 1st tri this past month - MAP Tri ( sprint ) - you can read my race report if your interested....be warned - it's long-- LOL - everyone knows about my rave reviews on my races...they seem to be chocked full of detail..  anyway...I started training back in Janurary, quit smokin then as well, completed my 1st 5k in Feb I think - and then completed MAP triathlon last month....not bad for a ex-smoker huh?  You can do alot with the knowledge and help from felllow BT'ers'...jump on a mentor group and start getting involved...that's how I did it...before you know it ..your crossin the finish line.....like me!!  Good luck !!  If I can do this ....anyone can...  I am always willing to help a newbie out - cause - I am one too!!  Setupevents is the place to visit for Tri' news and schedules here in NC...I hear there are some good ones round Cary!!.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=108525

Later!

Papahawk