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Last-minute Danskin news
The big event of the weekend is the Danskin Women’s Triathlon, which starts at 7 a.m. Sunday at Walter E. Long Park at Decker Lake.
Some quick last-minute notes from the organizers:
- Volunteers are still needed for packet pickup and bike check-in on Saturday.
- Mandatory packet pickup is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane.
- Mandatory bike check-in is from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Decker Lake.
- The transition area will open at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Decker Lake.
- Bring a refillable water bottle. Athletes and spectators can refill at huge water-filled drums called Water Monsters, which will be located in the finish area.
- Please don’t use mylar balloons to mark your transition spot. Tie something to the end of your rack instead.
- Pack it in, pack it out. If you bring anything to the race site, take it back out (or dispose of it in trash receptacles). This includes anything used to mark your transition spot, flip-flops at the water’s edge, empty gel packets, energy bar wrappers and water bottles.
- Ride safely — stay to the right. Do not hover to the left. Do not ride two-abreast (or three-abreast, or four-abreast).
- For more information, go to http://danskinwomenstri.com/Austin-TX.html.
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By JBB
June 9, 2009 12:58 PM | Link to this
I did the Austin Danskin (6/7/09), my first tri and it was a blast. I didn’t meet my time goal - due to my long 36-minute tour of the lake - but I was happy with my results overall. What a great way to help women get fit and feel good about themselves. Thanks to the organizers, sponsors, mentor program, positive spectators and the helpful volunteers - you made this a special day in my life and the lives of many women. Loved it! Jackie