2007 will mark the 4thannual Goodlife Fitness Clubs Try-a-Tri. The purpose of this race is to give beginnners a chance to try a triathlon on the same course as a regular triathlon, but on a smaller scale. The 300m swim course for the try-a-tri is in the warm and shallow waters (you can stand most of the way) of Lake St. Clair. Upon exiting the swim, your bike will be located 200m away. Once in the transition area, you would put on whatever clothes you might feel appropriate to bike in (some athletes bike in swim suits - it's really whatever is most comfortable for you!), followed by a mandatory bike helmet and shoes. You'll then walk/run your bike to the mount line located at bike exit of the transition area. The bike course is 11km out and back along the same course as the Tim Hortons Triathlon/Duathlon. Once finished on the bike, you would get off your bike at the dismount line and walk/run your bike back to your spot in the transition area (helmet must remain on until your bike is racked). Now, you get ready for the 3km run by changing (or not). The 3km run again is along the same route as the Triathlon/Duathlon and has plenty of water and enthusiastic volunteers to help you finish the Try-a-Tri. After you're done, don't forget to try some of our awesome hospitality under the Tim Hortons tent. You can then watch the remaining athletes finish while waiting for the awards ceremony.
Here's some more useful information you might need to get ready for race day
-What are the age groups??
Age groups are male / female in the following groupings
15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50+
-How do I register??
Follow this link : Register
-What other events are available??
Follow this link: weekend events
-Where can I park??
Parking is limited: parking on Sunday will be in the Municipal park near
Rvsd Sportsmen Club, Sand Point Beach lot (very limited) or the minicipal
lots to the west near Lilly Kazilly's Restaurant. There will be volunteers
on hand to direct the traffic
-How early should I arrive
on Sunday??
To secure parking and properly register / receive your chip timing ID,
you should plan on arriving between 7:00-7:15 am - NO LATER
-What is Chip Timing??
It's our method of keeping track of your position and standing in the
race. A velcro strap will be given to you on Sunday morning (go to registration
tent), that will correspond to your number and give us an accurate time
when you finish.
- What if I already registered
on Saturday night? Do I still have to come early on Sunday??
YES!! You need to secure parking as well as your chip timing device and
get your area set-up in the transition area. Pre-race instructions will
begin at 8:15 am with the race beginning at 8:45 sharp!
- Any other questions, please contact John McKibbon - jmckibbo@hotmail.com
