Subject: RE: Deer Creek-advice erin.kelsey - 2009-09-16 5:15 PM hey everyone, I'm planning on doing the Deer Creek tri, it was great reading all of the advice! I'm doing my first sprint tri ever. I trained really well this summer but I recently moved to Columbus and I haven't been training as much. I'm hoping I do ok. This is something I want to finish, I'm not worried about time. I hope the weather will be ok! I don't have a wetsuit and since this is my first tri I don't have a lot of gear. Any suggestions on what to wear?
Thanks everyone! This is a TERRIFIC course, so you've picked a great first race! If you can, check out a local multisport store (Columbus folks, got any suggestions? ) and get a tri suit, either a one piece or a two piece. I bought my first one at this time last year and it was 40% off the retail price! These are great because you don't have to worry about changing from one event to the next. I assume you've got the basics: Goggles, bike, bike helmet, running shoes, sunglasses. Make sure you've got a water bottle for your bike as that's the best time to hydrate. You won't need a race belt, because HFP Racing just has you wear a wrist band with your # on it. That's really nice. Let us know if you have any specific questions, too! Congrats on taking the plunge! |