Subject: RE: The Original TRI for FUN Triathlon #1 : Official ThreadI did this one maybe 4 years ago as my first tri ever. From what I remember, they do a GREAT job of making first timers feel comfortable. Someone does a little talk on the beach before the start so you get an overview of the course, and can ask any questions you have. I think 60-70% of the people were newbies when I went - lots of nervous faces before the gun went off. Here's what I remember about the course: Parking: They might charge to park inside the park...lots of people were parking on the street and walking/riding to the transition area. Transition area: I had a hard time finding a spot - you might want to get there early as the good transition spots go fast and it's first come first served. I think I ended up doing my transition against a tree. Swim: The swim was really fast - take a few left hand turns and you're out of the water before you know it. There were small shells on the bottom of the lake and I got small cuts on my feet as I entered/exited the water. Oh that reminds me - my watch is on the bottom of that lake somewhere - let me know if you see it = ). Bike: You go up the steep hill to the main street at the start so make sure your bike is in the right gear. I don't remember any hills - it's a lot of flat roads. The run was through the park on dirt trails and there are some rolling sections. It's nothing too nasty but be prepared for short climbs on tired legs. |