Hi there

First of all I hope that i am in the right area.

Does anyone know of any triathlons in the Brisbane / Gold / Sunny Coast areas that are the shorter distance?
I have read other people posts talking about them, but have been searching this and other sights for a couple of nights and can't find when one is on!
I know that i am a novice on computers but i am going crazy trying to find calendars for an event that would suit me.
I only have a hybrid bike (dont want to lash out on a road bike until i have a go at a tri), so hopefully in the shorter distance triathlons there would be more people like me?
Any advice that anyone has will be welcomed.
Thanks

Hi,

Try www.usmevents.com.au and head for the Gatorade Tri Series links....

They have a "Just Tri It" race at every event, that I think will fit into the "mini-tri" you are looking for.

There is an event this Sunday on at Caloundra as part of this series. The next one after that is on at Raby Bay (in Brisbane's bayside suburbs...).

Don't worry about not having a road bike though. Lots of people do the full distance on hybrid or mountain bikes!! The main thing is to enter and have fun!!

Cheers,
Abby

wowa thanks Abbey

that was a quick reply - and the site is exactly what i am after. I havent done anything like this for a while, i think it has been about 3 years since i did a fun run, but what the hell i am just going to do it.

Jade

The gatorade series is awesome! (it's what's got me hooked and I've only done three!)

I'm also doing one of the Bribie Endura series tris this weekend, they're organised by the Run Inn and the website is:here

Enjoy!

Yes absolutely try the Bribie series. This sunday
is the 3rd race which includes the Justrit (300m swim, 13km cycle, 3km run)with another Justrit event in the 4th Race on 12 March

This link will get you there.

Phil Hungerford does a great job with the Bribie Series. The races are low-key but well organised, friendly and fun. And you know it's a sportsfan that's organising it, not a large money-sucking corporation.

jadey
If you're coming to any of the above races please send one of us an email to let us know. It would be great to meet you and hopefully offer some support or last minute advice.

I would love to do the Bribie one this weekend, but I am just not organised enough.
I have been psyching myself up for the one at the Gold Coast on March 5, so as long as i get some roof racks between now and then I will be there.
And then if all goes well there I will be at bribie on 12 March.

Is anyone else doing the one at Goldy?

As nervous as I am about coming dead last (or not finishing)-I am still really excited.

Here are a couple of questions that have been playing around in my mind. I hope that i dont sound like a complete twit, any answers - or anything else that you think might be useful will be appreciated.

What do girls normally wear? I had planned on swimming in togs, and then whacking some shorts on over the top for the bike and run, will that work? The pictures that i have seen look like they have wet suits or some sort of zoot suit on, but i couldn't find anything like this in AMART. Will i have to fork out a fortune in a triathlon shop?

I will be wearing my running shoes on the bike. Do people normally wear socks? Or do they have shoes that dont need socks? (I hope that last bit doesnt sound crazy)

How important is it to know the course before you race? I will just be rocking up on the day

Thanks
Jade

Hi Jadey

Haven't been on here for a while, but when I caught up with your posts, felt I could offer 2c worth of advice/incentive.

What do girls normally wear?
Hmmm ... perhaps my 2c isn't worth much here, togs work for many people from start to finish. Perhaps this comes back to what you would feel comfortable wearing.

Will i have to fork out a fortune in a triathlon shop?
You can if you want! There are heaps of flash bits and pieces that many of us triathletes drool over and some lucky ones get to purchase. But in all honesty, you don't NEED any of it. The one exception would be ensure your bike is safe and in good working order and you have a good quality helmet. Oh, and running shoes that suit your feet.

Do people normally wear socks?
This one is up to you. Definitely try a few training runs without socks and see what happens. You will certainly save a bit of time if you don't put on shorts over your togs and put socks on (probably) wet feet. But if you find you blister without them, then put them on.

How important is it to know the course before you race? I will just be rocking up on the day
If you rock up early and not at the last minute, you'll have plenty of time to view the course maps at registration. There will be plenty of people milling around, so don't be shy about asking for a verbal run down on the course. We're a a pretty friendly bunch and I'm sure whoever you ask will give you their best version of directions.

At the end of the day, everyone is there to have fun, many want to try and better previous times, but they certainly don't want to miss out on the fun aspect of triathlon. It's great to read your enthusiasm and I wish you all the very best.

Just curious about tank girl's comments about organisations. I agree that Phil does a great job on all his events (the queensland half marathon is actually my favourite event of the year, runs or tri's), but I am wondering about the

quote:

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not a large money-sucking corporation

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bit... is that a back hander at another company who may or may not organise tri's in the greater brisbane area? or just an arbitary statement of your ethical position? ;)

Cheers,
Peter.