I'm a Valley Girl!

That's the name of the tri I'm doing in July.  I've rounded up a group of ladies to join me, some of which will be participating for their first time, so it should be a lot of fun.

For starters, here's the link to the event website: http://valleygirltri.com/

2011 DATE:  Sunday, July 10th

Liberty Lake, WA

 Race Start Time - 7:45 am

Women’s Only Sprint Distance Triathlon

1/3 mile swim    12.0 mile bike   3 mile run

For those who haven't done this before, there will be a packet pick-up the day before in Liberty Lake (generally at the PepperTree Best Western).  I haven't received an email with last minute details yet, but expect to receive it soon.  There we will receive our number to put on our bicycle as well as for the run, our swim cap (each age group will have their own color), t-shirt, and a few freebies/advertisements.

One of the biggest questions often has to do with wetsuits.  The two times I've done this race before, they made a determination that morning and did not allow wetsuits to be worn; as this year has been colder that might change, but I probably won't have mine.  For me, wearing one will not save me enough time in the water to compensate for how long it will take me to get it off when I'm out, especially with as spent as I usually am when I get out of the water!

I will put together a packing list (Girl Scouts is already rubbing off on me!) and get that listed as well.  Feel free to ask questions - anything at all! - and I will try to address as many of your concerns as I can.  Remember ladies, rule #1 is to have fun and be proud that we are willing to "tri" this!