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Trek Women Triathlon this weekend
The 2011 Trek Women Triathlon Series wraps up its season in Austin this weekend, with a sprint-distance race at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis.
Are you in?
The tri consists of a half-mile swim, 12-mile bike and 3.1-mile run or walk.
If you’ve never done a triathlon, this one’s a great place to start.
If you’re worried about finishing last, don’t. That’s designated last-place finisher Sally Edwards’ job. As usual, she’ll be hanging in the back of the pack, encouraging slower folks on.
The race starts at 9 a.m. Sunday at Highland Lakes Camp at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis.
Packet pickup will take place at the race expo, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Miles Auditorium at Highland Lakes Camp, 5902 Pace Bend Road North. Photo ID is required; relay teams must attend packet pickup together.
Besides picking up your race number, you can meet Edwards at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., when she’ll be high-fiving participants and offering tips to help rookies anticipate and overcome jitters. Specialists from Bicycle Sport Shop will be on hand to answer bike-related questions and make minor bike adjustments.
Among those signed up to race? Team “Sunflower Girls” — Austin resident Kerry Weisz and all five of her sisters, who live from Seattle to Georgia and several spots in between, plus two non-family members. The crew is racing to celebrate sister Cindy Weisz’s breast cancer survival.
Good luck to everyone racing!
For more info go here or call 877-221-9665.
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