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2007-01-02 8:57 AM

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Subject: Getting ready for first Tri

Hello everyone. I live in Vernon, CT and I am training for my first Tri. I was wondering if anyone can point me to 2 or 3 beginner friendly sprint tri's in the CT area. I am looking to do my first one probably in June and then 1 or 2 after that.

I will be in pretty good shape by then, but I am not investing in the best equipment yet (especially the bike). I anticipate finishing in the middle of the pack at first with hopes of eventually being competitive. At this point I am looking for races that will be fun, competitve, and most importantly, get me addicted to this sport.

When do I need to register for these races? Looking at some forums, it seems like the races fill up fast...

thanks for your help,

Eric



2007-01-02 9:20 AM
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Hi Eric,

I am a former track guy myself and made the switch to tri's 2 years ago.

There is a local tri in Marlborough, CT that most of us began our career.  It is a 1/4 mile swim, 11 mi bike and 5k run.  It only costs 15 bucks and you just sign up that night.  It is held every other Thursday night starting in the beginning of June.  It is very low key and a good way to get the feel for triathlon (and the inevitable addiction).

Hope to see you there.

Mark

2007-01-02 9:42 AM
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Last year, I did the Mystic River Valley Triathlon as a practice race and the Niantic Bay Sprint Triathlon as my first USAT ranked race. Mystic was a good first race, held in early June, but it's generally hard to find info on it. I'll post here if I see anything in the coming months, but the Lake T race that Mark mentioned would probably be better as a first race (and cheaper) unless you really want a T shirt.

Niantic is a great race, and run by the people who put on the Hartford Marathon. This one generally doesn't fill up, they will post info about it on http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/


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2007-01-02 9:53 AM
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Hi Eric!

Welcome to BT and specifically, the CT boards.

The Lake T tris are the best for getting your feet wet in the sport. Very laid back and the distances are very manageable for a newbie.

My first multisport race ever was actually the Shamrock Duathlon in Glastonbury. It's May 20th this year. This is great race, but pretty challenging (bike course) for a newbie, but I managed it okay and was pretty much hooked from there.

You can learn about it at www.hartfordmarathon.com

Lots of races out there as you'll soon find out.
2007-01-02 10:15 AM
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Just want to say, "Welcome!", Eric.

Seems like "the troops" have covered the basics above. Hope to see you out there.

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2007-01-02 3:04 PM
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Thanks for your advice everyone.  I am definitely interested in the Marlborough races, although my work schedule will most likely conflict with Thursday nights....Might have to talk to the boss about that one.  If anyone else has any advice about which races would be appropriate or which ones to stay away from, I appreciate it.

 

Eric 

2007-01-02 3:12 PM
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2007-01-02 3:58 PM
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The Pat Griskus is a really good beginner's race - they send out a race email that covers all of the "silly" first-timer questions really well. Of course, that's what we're for.
2007-01-03 7:19 AM
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summer_2005 - 2007-01-02 4:58 PM

The Pat Griskus is a really good beginner's race - they send out a race email that covers all of the "silly" first-timer questions really well. Of course, that's what we're for.


I thought the Griskus was supposed to be an aggressive course??? At least that's what I have heard.
2007-01-03 7:22 AM
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CptnJackSparrow - 2007-01-03 8:19 AM
summer_2005 - 2007-01-02 4:58 PM The Pat Griskus is a really good beginner's race - they send out a race email that covers all of the "silly" first-timer questions really well. Of course, that's what we're for.
I thought the Griskus was supposed to be an aggressive course??? At least that's what I have heard.

Maybe the Griskus sprint isn't as hard as the Griskus olympic?

2007-01-03 7:29 AM
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PollyC - 2007-01-03 8:22 AM

CptnJackSparrow - 2007-01-03 8:19 AM
summer_2005 - 2007-01-02 4:58 PM The Pat Griskus is a really good beginner's race - they send out a race email that covers all of the "silly" first-timer questions really well. Of course, that's what we're for.
I thought the Griskus was supposed to be an aggressive course??? At least that's what I have heard.

Maybe the Griskus sprint isn't as hard as the Griskus olympic?



Good point. Maybe it was the OLY I was thinking of.


2007-01-03 9:18 AM
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The olympic bike course is a workoout. The sprint is fine. The swim can be interesting in the lake as it can be a lil chilly.
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