Beginner's Page: Help Every Step of the Way!

If this is your first triathlon, we're here to help with special training and race-day programs designed just for you!

Training

• Watch for First Tri clinics, designed to give first-timers a chance to ask any and all questions about this exciting event.
• Your free 12-week Triathlon training plan template will get you started in your training regimine. Registered participants may contact to request the plan.

• Watch for Triathlon Training and Triathlon Race Skills classes, which provide coached workout sessions, skills training and other advice.

Learn more about our training programs on the Training page, or sign up for our Triathlon Email Newsletter.

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Race-Day Programs

Noodle Swimmers
Need a break during your first triathlon open-water swim? Look for our Noodle Swimmers! These volunteers are in the water for encouragement and support. You will know them by the orange caps they will be wearing and their big foam floating noodles they will have in the water. They are there to offer encouragement and a chance to rest on a noodle if a swimmer needs it. Resting on a noodle or lifeguard surfboard will not disqualify you as long as they are not providing you forward progress. If you are a novice swimmer, do your training! Take advantage of swim classes and masters coaching. But rest assured that you will have great support through the swim thanks to the Noodle Swimmers! Please note that the Noodle Swimmers are NOT lifeguards. Trained lifeguards will also be stationed along the entire swim course.

Transition Area Pit Crew
Not sure how to rack your bike? How to put on the bike number? Where the bike goes out? Need help zipping your wetsuit? Our Transition Area Pit Crew will be there to help and answer questions.

Buddy Wave
If you decided to try your first triathlon with a friend, the Buddy Wave is for you! The Buddy Wave will be the last wave (or group) of participants to start the event. Buddy Wave participants will not be eligible for overall or age group awards (but will receive the Finisher award!). We will also assign you adjacent transition area spots. Note: Both buddies must indicate their interest in the Buddy Wave during registration or by contacting by August 1.