- Remember where you parked your car! There can be hundreds or thousands of cars for you to look through if you don’t!
- Be careful when parking. Some racers have brain-farts and lay down in open areas to stretch.
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Some large races have you register the day before the race and all you have to remember is to bring your race packet with you the day of the race
- If you are registering on the morning of the race, put your bike on the general racks and sign in. Bring your bag, race packet, photo ID and cash to the sign-in area.
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Tell the registrar that you do not have an ankle timing device and ask where you fill out the information to rent one. This will cost money to rent and more money to lose. Strap it on your ankle as soon as you get it so that nothing happens to it. It’s purpose is to chart YOUR swim, bike and run splits and overall time. Give yourself some room in case your ankle swells during the race.
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Tell the registrar that you are a new swimmer if you feel like it may be an issue. You will receive a colored bathing cap to wear that indicates to the lifeguards on the race course that you may need an extra eye.
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Ask an organizer if the event allows wet suits or not. Some do and some don’t. You have your wet suit with you, so you are prepared either way.
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Begin hydrating yourself. You will need the energy for the swim and you can then rehydrate yourself on the bike again.
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Start chatting with the racers around you. Some may be brand new to the sport like you and others may be veterans. There’s always great conversation with both!
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Go to the bathroom sooner than later. The longer you wait, the longer the line will be and the nastier the bathroom will be. You didn’t hear this from us, but If you don’t have enough time for the pot-o-potty, you can swim WAY out by yourself for a warm-up lap as a last option. Public health is a priority, so please try the port-o-potty first.
- Your First Mini-Triathlon Spectator Event
- I am doing my first mini triathlon!!
- How to Document Your Triathlon
- Triathlete Profile: Nancy Wilson When you train with others who have the same goal…
- Triathlon Racing CategoryHow do I know which group I should (race) in?
- Triathlete Profile: Laureen Jenson– Start swimming in open water as early and often as possible….
- Triathlete Profile: Mickey Rzymek -The best advice that I can give a Newbie is…make sure to put your name on all of your equipment!
- Triathlete Profile: Todd Gober-“I’m more focused on living ‘fuller’ which has led to me being much happier.”
- How to have the best race of your life
- Race Day Check-list -Print off a list of what you’ll need to bring on the morning of your triathlon event.
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective Triathletes
- Choosing the Right Car for a Triathlete
- Encouraging Tips
- Triathlon Age Limits for Kids
- From a Far Less Endowed woman to a Well Endowed Woman
- Race Day Intro
- Night Before the Triathlon
- The Morning of the Triathlon
- Triathlon Event Arrival
- Setting Up Your Triathlon Transition Spot
- Triathlon Start
- Triathlon Swim
- Triathlon Transition 1 (T1), Swim to Bike
- Triathlon Bike
- Triathlon Transition 2 (T2), Bike to Run
- Triathlon Run
- Triathlon Finish
- Post Race
- Post, Post Race

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New York Triathlon – Brooklyn Sports Club Mini Indoor Triathlon –This unique indoor event is perfect for first-timers
Georgia Triathlon – Tri for the Shelter Sprint Triathlon – USAT sanctioned, This triathlon takes place in the gorgeous Rocky Mountain Recreation..
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My First Triathlon, Nicholas D’Angelo – It was the end of my life as I knew it and the beginning of the beginning. I decided that I wanted to live. I wanted to be a better husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend…
First Triathlon Story – Greg H. from Texas – just to raise your arms at the finish line and know that you accomplished a triathlon is such a great feeling.
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Age Groups – Can you tell me why the age groups are 25 to 34 … while most races use 20 to 29, 30 to 39, and 40 to 49?
Triathlon ResourceWhat to Wear for a Triathlon – Is it insane to think I can bike/run in shorts and a sports bra that I swam in?
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