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2013-11-30 1:49 PM

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Subject: Looking to do first international in 2014
I am looking for a good first timer's course, preferably with a relatively flat run . I know Luray is popular, but I wonder if both bike and run are dominated by hills? Running is my weakest leg. I have looked at Luray, Reston, Giant Acorn. Any suggestions?


2013-11-30 3:05 PM
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Where are you located and how far are you willing to drive for the race?? If you're in NoVA then don't forget the MD Setup series--some nice FLAT courses there!! Or down south there's always Jamestown--on the same course as Patriot HIM--that's FLAT also!
2013-11-30 3:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Looking to do first international in 2014
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Or down south there's always Jamestown

I did this race last year and it's a great course; the bike and run are very flat (except for a bridge overpass). The only downside is the pretty significant run (uphill) from the beach to transition.
2013-11-30 3:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Looking to do first international in 2014
I am in NoVA. Would be willing to drive about 2 hours.
2013-11-30 5:38 PM
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You can't get any closer to home than Nation's Tri.

It's September 7th and it fills up quickly.

http://nationstri.com/home.html
2013-11-30 8:25 PM
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No, not willing to swim in the Potomac...


2013-12-01 4:12 PM
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Well, I don't think you'll find anything as flat as Jamestown. Giant Acorn has a fairly technical bike course.

You could also look at the Colonial Beach International:

http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventI...
2013-12-02 11:10 AM
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Rock Hall and Maritime (both Setup Events in the Maryland series) are great courses... flat bike and run and the Rock Hall at least has a very well protected harbor swim.

2013-12-02 11:48 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking to do first international in 2014
Great- thanks for all the tips, everyone!
2013-12-05 9:07 AM
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Originally posted by Dunn Right Well, I don't think you'll find anything as flat as Jamestown. Giant Acorn has a fairly technical bike course. You could also look at the Colonial Beach International: http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&ev...

 

Colonial Beach is great and also flat, but it also is a swim in the Potomac.  Personally I have done the DC Tri and Colonial Beach and liked them both.  Swimming in the Potomac in DC was not bad--the worst part was the fuel smell from the boats idling.

2013-12-05 9:51 AM
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Naylor's Beach would be another good option, as it is a pancake flat run, and the swim is in the Rappahannock. There are a few climbs on the bike ride, but it's scenic, out in rivah country. It's located at a campground so you can bring an RV or pitch a tent if you want to stay the night.

http://www.richmondmultisports.com/naylors-beach-triathlon.htm

2013-12-07 11:49 AM
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I've done Nations, Luray and Giant Acorn. I'd say Nations was my least favorite mostly just because of the logistical challenges getting in and out and, at least when i did it, you had to drop your bike the night before. Luray was by far my most favorite - the swim is a little crowded because it's a pretty small reservoir but the bike course rocks and the run was good. For Luray, expect some hills. Giant Acorn was also great -- much flatter course and very scenic. The only thing I didn't like about Giant Acorn was that part of the run was through a field and then on dirt and gravel.

If it's your first one, I say go for Giant Acorn. The water is really warm so you don't have to worry about a wetsuit and it's good course.
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