tri for sight

It is a great starter! Pool swim is short at 400m, I think the bike is about 14 miles, but it is on great roads with only one real hill to contend with, the rest is KY rolling terrain, and the run is pancake flat around the Spindletop grounds. It was COLD last year for the swim, but warmed up to a great day for the run. Last year I recall talking to several beginners there.

Great thanks for the info! im really looknig foward to it.

Yes, it's very beginner friendly. It's extremely well organized and fun. If you're not a strong swimmer just make sure you cede yourself toward the back of the pack to avoid being swam over by the more aggressive swimmers up front. Pool swims are nice for beginners because you can rest at the walls if you panic, which happened to me my first time.

Thanks for the advice what is the best shorts to wear for some one that doesn't want too spend allot of money at first?

I would highly recommend tri shorts because it is difficult to run in bike shorts. There are usually great deals on Sierra Trading Post. Just search for "triathlon shorts" or "tri shorts." You should be able to find something under $40. Also, I work at Swim Bike Run in Lexington and we are having a spring sale right now with 25% off tri clothes. If you're in the area you should stop by.

I'm hoping to do my 1st Tri this year. I was hoping to do the Border challenge in Louisville, but it was cancelled.

I've been battling ITBS since December, but that means I'm getting stronger on the bike.

It is this Sunday! Anyone from here racing? I'll be there. I bought my entry as soon as I heard West Sixth was providing free beer for finishers!!

It's a year later, and I'm registered for the Tri for Sight. I've been doing Duathlon's for years and finally jumped in to do a Tri. I've been sick to my stomach all week because I haven't swam in a long time. Starting to think I can't do it.