by Carly
19. July 2010 16:53
The Tri the Parks sprint triathlon series will make its annual visit to Mistletoe State Park this Saturday, July 24. The Mistletoe Sprint Triathlon, which will begin at 8am, consists of a 600-meter swim, an 11.8-mile cycling leg, and finishes with a 3.1-mile run. The event also features a duathlon, beginning and ending with a 3.1-mile run and includes an 11.8-mile cycling leg. There will also an “aquabike” category featuring the 600-meter swim, finishing with the 11.8-mile bike leg. The races are sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the governing body for the multi-sport organization.
Local triathlon club, TriAugusta, is expecting over 20 local competitors for this weekend’s race at Mistletoe State Park. Members of the USAT-affiliated club will be using the race as preparation for the ESi Ironman 70.3 Augusta race, which will take place on Sunday, September 26. The ESi Half Ironman consists of a 1.1-mile swim, a 56-mile cycling leg, and finishes with a 13.1-mile run through downtown Augusta.
TriAugusta will be offering a 12-week training program for beginner triathletes starting this Saturday, and concluding with the Hickory Knob Sprint Triathlon, to be held October 16, in McCormick, SC. For more information on triathlon training, or joining TriAugusta, interested athletes are invited to attend the TriAugusta meeting this Thursday, July 22 at 6:30pm at Mi Rancho on Washington Rd. E-mail the club for more information.
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