Friday, November 30, 2012

My First Triathlon - Is there a Clydesdale division :)

I figure the best way for me to lose weight is to have some serious goals.  Why not throw myself into running events and triathlons, right?   I and 6' tall and 300lbs and I highly doubt there is a clydesdale division.


I have signed up for my first triathlon at  Homewood-Flosmoor Raquet & Fitness Club indoor triathlon on  Feb 24, 2013


Below are basic details I have gathered for reference.  The links below are for the 2012 info as a 2012 race is not listed yet.

Swim, bike and run at the annual H-F Racquet & Fitness Club Indoor Triathlon. Two dates available! Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25.  Club membership is not requiredAdvanced entry closes Friday, Feb. 17. Individual fees are $30 for residents, $35 for non-residents. Team relay fees are $60 for residents, $75 for non-residents.  More info at 

From Trifind.com:
Description:

2013 Homewood-Flossmoor Indoor Triathlon:




  • Swim in a 25 yard pool, Bike on Keiser Spin Bikes, Run on LifeFitness Treadmills.
  • Awards to top 3 Overall Male/Female, and top 3 in each age group.
  • Special awards will be given to athlete with furthest distance in each component (Swim/Bike/Run) for Males/Females.
  • -Event will be held on Friday, February 23 - Saturday, February 24, 2013
  • Course Info:
    Swim:


  • The swim portion (10:00) will be done in 25 yard Indoor Pool.
  • Distance will be recorded to nearest ½ lap.

    T-1:
  • There will be a 10:00 transition before bike portion.

    Bike:
  • The bike portion (20:00) will be on LifeFitness Upright Stationary Cycles.
  • Resistance will factor into distance.
  • Distance will be recorded to the nearest tenth of a mile..

    T-2:
  • There will be a 5:00 transition before run portion.

    Run:
  • The run portion (15:00) will be done on LifeFitness Treadmills.
  • Distance will be recorded to nearest tenth of a mile.