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Trek Women Triathlon is Sunday
Just four days until the Trek Women Triathlon Series kicks off in Austin on Sunday. Are you ready?
The race is at Walter E. Long Park at Decker Lake, and consists of a half-mile swim, 12-mile bicycle ride, and 3.1-mile run/walk. Registration is still open at www.trekwomenstriathlonseries.com. Entry is $75 for individuals or $145 for relay teams. (Women who have lost their jobs race free.) For more information, call 1-877-221-9665.
Packet pickup and expo is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane. Attendance is required and a valid photo ID must be presented. All relay team members must pick up race materials together.
Several presentations are planned at the expo:
- Course overview by members of the local race management team, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the stage.
- Inspirational Race Day Preview by Sally Edwards, designated last-place finisher of the triathlon, 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. on the stage.
- “Roadside Repairs and Cycling Tips,” noon and 2 p.m. adjacent to the stage.
The expo will feature sponsor and exhibitor booths, free product samples, giveaways and special sales.
Things to remember on race day:
- Timing chip and strap
- Swim cap
- Bike helmet with race number attached
- Running shirt with race number attached
- Small backpack marked with race number
- Small towel
- Footwear
- Fix-a-flat kit and bike pump
- Sunglasses
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Cell phone
- A plan to meet your friends and family
If you’ve got questions, post them here and I’ll get the answers.
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