Parris Island Triathlon : Official Thread

Just registered.  This will be my first trip to The Island.

About to book a hotel.  Wife will be there in a support role for this race, and we're planning on staying through Sunday.  Curious as to why you said:

"1st year we stayed at a Days Inn in Beaufort. OK but not the mini-weekend getaway we were looking forward to."

...since that's what we're looking for.  A quite hotel post with a big seafood feast saturday night.  Thanks!

The Days  Inn was fine. It was quiet and filled with triathletes. I would not hesitate to stay there again. My wife prefers a spa setting and expects massages and towel service at the beach. That's why we stayed in HH last year. This year my son is in a Lacrosse meet in HH so we will be staying there again.

I love shellfiish and my wife and I have made a habit out of trying to find the best seafood place the night before a race. We went a place in downtown Beaufort right on the water that was excellent. I can't remember the name but will try and find it. Beaufort is a quaint little town and worth a visit.  

11th Street Dockside?  It's in Port Royal, on the water.  Basic seafood (doesn't pretend to be fancy) but pretty fresh and well cooked the two times I've been there.

Days Inn is fine, but yeah, no massages or chocolates on the pillow...

I toyed with doing the race this year, but it turns out I'll be out of town.  Good race.

That's not it but a friend of mine has recommended that same restaurant in the past. I just haven't made it there yet so I cant comment. 

Michael, the foot must be feeling better if your even considering a race.     

Somewhat. I've run three times over the past several days - just a few miles.  Then I have to wait 203 days before it feels like I can run again.  Drives me crazy.  I don't think it's 100%, but getting there.  I hope.

This will be my third PI Sprint. Perfect start of the season race for any athlete level. Great beginner race with a swim in nice warm pool and very controlled bike and run race course. The drive in the morning to the venue is just SPECTACULAR!

Driving from Savannah. Good luck to all participants, I'm sure y'all will love this race.

And not a single dog on this course except the highly trained guard dogs that are restrained at all times.

This is my first sprint as well. Driving from Charleston in the morning. Looking forward to putting all of this training to good use!!

Good luck to all.

LOL thanks! As much as it sucks that I have this "issue" I have to laugh at myself at times. Its another military installation so I'll be in my element. Currently I only ride my bike on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. 

Less than a week to go till the first race of the season. Hope everybody is injury free.

The restaurant I was thinking of in Beaufort was Plums.

Good luck to everyone.

Last year the run seemed a little short to me.  Also be aware that the time trail start for the swim can be a pain.  Last year people were going out of turn who should have been way further back in the line.  Hopefully this year they will do a better job with the swim start.