First Try Triathlon ~ Results
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| First Try Triathlon : |
| Triathlon : Swim 300 Yards, Bike 9 Miles, Run 2 Miles |
- Race Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Entry Fee:$40 plus USAT one day lic. fee
- Location:Linden County Park
- Address: Clover Beach
- City/State/Zip:Linden, Michigan 48451
- Country: USA
- Race Website https://sites.google.com/site/...
Welcome to the FirstTry Triathlon, a triathlon designed specifically for first timers. The distance is what we call a Super Sprint (half a sprint).
The concept of the FirstTry is to offer a race that gives you the experience of racing in a "real" triathlon without the intimidation factor. Let's start by addressing many of the fears that first timers have.
Course Information:
I will drown" - The swim is a 300 yd out and back, so if you can swim one and a half football fields you can cover the distance. The wave starts will allow us to put enough people in the water with you to give you the feeling of what the triathlon swim is about, without the fear of someone swimming over your back. There will be a "course talk" at the beginning of the race to answer your questions. There will be a regatta of kayaks and pontoon boats if you decide you need rest or (if you ask nice) you might even sip a margarita.
"I don't have a clue what to do in a...what is it called again, Transition"? - Transition will be staffed with "coaches" who will help you set up and answer your questions about what to do in transition. They can point you in the right direction and discreetely help you if you start to do something silly (don't get naked in transition).
"I will get lost or crash on the bike" - The bike course is only 9 miles long and is mostly pancake flat with some small hills. There are only four turns and the course will be heavily marshalled so you will know what to do.
"I can't run" - The 2 mi run course is an "out and back" on the bike trail in Linden County Park. You will run one mile, turn around and head back to finish your first real triathlon.
"I will be last" - You won't be last. We have someone officially assigned to be last. This person is designated at the 'lantern rouge', or the red lantern.
Directions:
Clover Beach is located 1/4 mile south of Downtown Linden on Linden Road (also known as Bridge Street by the locals). Linden is located about 4 miles west of US 23. Best way in would be exit 79 Owen Road off of US 23 and head west until Owen dead ends into Linden Road. Turn right or north and in one mile you will be at the park.
Park in the joining county park on the east side on the road. Parking in the grass next to Linden Road is OK.
Other Info:
Great event to "learn" if triathlons are for you. But beware, once you do one you will want to do more.
2011 Results:
Previous Results:
First Year Event so come out an set a course record.
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