I've done HITS Hague (half) 3 times and doing it for a 4th time this year. It's a small event and very family friendly in a quiet part of Lake George. Well organized and a good atmosphere. Don't expect a bunch of hoopla and big cheering sections but it's well done for a small event.
The bike is awesome. 5 mile climb right out of the gate and 5 mile high speed descent to T2. Run is tough but is closer to 12.5 miles than 13.1.
EDIT: The comment about the bike is for the half distance. The Olympic course is rolling and doesn't climb the mountain.
The half is on Saturday and the Olympic/Sprint is on Sunday so you can double if you want. There is a super sprint later in the day on Sunday that my kids usually do. We stay right on the beach in Hague and make it a family vacation. Great place for a triathlon if you ask me.
Bob
The bike is awesome. 5 mile climb right out of the gate and 5 mile high speed descent to T2. Run is tough but is closer to 12.5 miles than 13.1.
EDIT: The comment about the bike is for the half distance. The Olympic course is rolling and doesn't climb the mountain.
The half is on Saturday and the Olympic/Sprint is on Sunday so you can double if you want. There is a super sprint later in the day on Sunday that my kids usually do. We stay right on the beach in Hague and make it a family vacation. Great place for a triathlon if you ask me.
Bob