Planning ahead for next year HIM

Actually this race will be in Lake Oconee ... and based upon an OWS from the Ritz hotel "beach", the swimming there is fantastic.

That said, the inaugural Ironman Augusta 70.3 next September looks to be particularly attractive give the quality that normally comes from one of the 'sanctioned' races. See: http://ironman.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/ironman-70.3-augusta-to-take-place-on-september-27-2009

The SC HIM, like Kraig said, is a good race too - close enough to drive to and Set-Up does some great events.

Good luck with your training.

I'm thinking about the one at the Ritz also, if I can talk Doug into it.  The Lake Oconee area is beautiful and not too far from Atl.

 The West Point lake and Chattanooga Olympic distance races were also a good races that were pretty close.

I talked to hubby and he and I are both leaning towards the Augusta race at this point.  It will cost more but seems bigger and better organized.  I swear I am addicted to this tri stuff now...

Hello..I am Alison, Its been 48 hours since my last tri...

I'll be doing my first HIM next year at Augusta, too! September time frame.

I think that will be a good first one. Swimming with the river might be a little different, though!

Good luck!