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My first triathlon- Any ideas?

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  • 21-02-2013 10:14pm
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    Nappy
    Registered Users Posts: 329 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I've been saying I'd do a triathlon for years and still havent got down to business. I've finally found a mate with a similar interest so we're looking for a good starter event. We've both ran a few 5K's and have good bikes. Could anyone recommend a good starter triathlon? We're both based in Dublin but dont mind travelling. I'd appreciate the help.

    Cheers

    Nappy


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    Brick Session
    Closed Accounts Posts: 455 ✭✭Brick Session


    Can you swim?


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    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    www.trilaois.ie

    Its my own club race and the majority of those who do it are beginners.


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    Brick Session
    Closed Accounts Posts: 455 ✭✭Brick Session


    presuming you can swim (cos you never mentioned that bit) TriAthy which Elvis plays no small part in runs a great Tri for beginners in June, loads of newbies and great craic. Oh and its only down the road from ya.


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    Briando
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    Do TriAthy. June bank holiday weekend. Its a great race and doesn't have you starting at 6am etc for the sprint. Perfect for beginners.


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    Nappy
    Registered Users Posts: 329 ✭✭Nappy


    Thanks guys,

    I can swim yes. I'll check that out now!


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    tunney
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    Nappy wrote: »
    Thanks guys,

    I can swim yes. I'll check that out now!

    Start with a pool swim and go from there!


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    couerdelion
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    tunney wrote: »
    Start with a pool swim and go from there!

    +1. The Fingal Triathlon is at the NAC in May so plenty of time to train and it's pool based so no need to get a wetsuit yet either.


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    leeomurchu
    Site Banned Posts: 957 ✭✭✭leeomurchu


    Just saw in west park gym the other day a triathlon long/short in aid of childrens hospital/Frank Duffy it's open to non members aswell might be good to do the short one get one under your belt. :) March 9th I think


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    bazzer86
    Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭bazzer86


    Enter the Valentia Tri... One of the best around. The concept of swimming from the mainland to the island, the unreal scenery and the great night are all good reasons to do it...


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