starter triathlon in or near NC - Triathlon Week

11-30-2004, 06:59 AM

Can anyone recommend a good starter triathlon (sprint distance) in or around NC.
Thanks,
Carol
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11-30-2004, 04:43 PM

Carol S. wrote:

> Can anyone recommend a good starter triathlon (sprint distance) in or around NC.
> Thanks,
> Carol
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Depending on where you are, Clemson in May might work--see
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I'm hoping to do it with my only goal to finish in under 2 1/2 hours. I
will probably register in my age group rather than as a novice because I
am 49. Or as an Athena, but I might not still be in that class by May.

If you look at last year's results you will see it is a small event.
Significant hills on the bike course, but not mountains.

Pam

11-30-2004, 05:39 PM

On 11/30/04 8:59 AM, in article, "Carol S." <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> Can anyone recommend a good starter triathlon (sprint distance) in or around
> NC.
> Thanks,
> Carol
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Try looking at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] after December 1. They produce a bunch of
races throughout the Carolina's every year most of which have a friendly,
low-key atmosphere. They are supposed to announce their 2005 schedule in
December. I can personally vouch for the Parris Island Sprint in late March
as a great first-time race.

John

11-30-2004, 05:41 PM

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> Can anyone recommend a good starter triathlon (sprint distance) in or
> around NC. Thanks,
> Carol
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Check the set-upinc.com website, there are quite a few in NC, from the
coast in Wilmington to the mountains in Asheville.
To me the best beginner tri's are in Charleston SC. 1/4 mile
freshwater swim, 12 mile bike and 5k, of course being Charleston there is
not a hill in sight. The best thing about these is they do 4 a year all on
the same course. This lets you can easily track your progress (or lack
thereof) look up the Charleston Traithlon Club website.

Dale

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12-01-2004, 04:25 AM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Carol S.) wrote in
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> Can anyone recommend a good starter triathlon (sprint distance) in or
> around NC. Thanks,
> Carol
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You may want to check [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. Many races haven't posted their
schedule yet, so you may want to check again after the 1st of the year.

12-01-2004, 08:57 AM

> Try looking at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] after December 1.

Thanks for all the replies. I have been to that site and also to
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] . [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] just redesigned their site and
they now include icons that let you see the course terrain,
difficulty, swim type, etc at a glance. I will shoot for one that
shows and E for easy course rating!

Pam in SC - I like your idea to look for one with not too many
participants. The Clemson one you mention is a bit too far for me to
travel (I'm in Chapel Hill, NC). I too am in my 40's, just aiming to
complete one before the cutoff time, and am also hoping to shed my
athena qualification :-/ Write to me if you want to compare notes.

Carol
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12-01-2004, 05:53 PM

Take a look at the Great Smoky Mt Triathlon site. There maybe some
information there for you. I did one of their events a few years ago, it
was very nice.
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jeremy

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>> Try looking at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] after December 1.
>
> Thanks for all the replies. I have been to that site and also to
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] . [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] just redesigned their site and
> they now include icons that let you see the course terrain,
> difficulty, swim type, etc at a glance. I will shoot for one that
> shows and E for easy course rating!
>
> Pam in SC - I like your idea to look for one with not too many
> participants. The Clemson one you mention is a bit too far for me to
> travel (I'm in Chapel Hill, NC). I too am in my 40's, just aiming to
> complete one before the cutoff time, and am also hoping to shed my
> athena qualification :-/ Write to me if you want to compare notes.
>
> Carol
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