W Michigan -1st tri planned in Aug-Looking for easier swim tri's

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2009-05-02 5:47 AM

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Subject: W Michigan -1st tri planned in Aug-Looking for easier swim tri's
I've been using BT for almost 1 year and thought it was time to introduce myself.  I am a 42 year old female starting my 2nd year of duathlons and planning to do my first tri this year.  I am just learning how to swim and haven't been in open water yet.   Hoping to get out and give it a "tri" in a couple of weeks. 

I am planning to do the Freemont Tri for Fun since the swim is only 300m. Has anyone else done that race?  Any suggestions for other "beginner swim" tri's?   I am considering Aquaman in TR as my 2nd.

2009-05-02 7:23 AM
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Subject: RE: W Michigan -1st tri planned in Aug-Looking for easier swim tri's
Welcome to the site.  I'm new here as well.  You might want to consider the Millennium Park Tri on August 8.  It's only a 500m swim, 14.8 mile bike and 5k run.  I'm registered for that one as well as Tri Del Sol in Middleville.
2009-05-07 10:18 AM
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Where are you from in W. Michigan?  I was just looking through your logs and assumed Grand haven or Spring Lake.  I am in Norton Shores near Black Lake. 

I would also recommend the Millenium in GR.  It got good reviews the first year and the swim is rather short.  Good luck!

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2009-05-21 2:58 PM
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Yes, I am from Spring Lake and work in the Zeeland/Holland area. 
2009-05-22 12:08 PM
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Subject: RE: W Michigan -1st tri planned in Aug-Looking for easier swim tri's

Welcome to BT.  Capri sports (the group that puts on Steelhead) puts on a sprint around July 4th in Benton Harbor.  I haven't done the sprint, but I'll be doing Steelhead again this year.  If nothing else, come down and volunteer at Steelhead. 

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