I’m fairly new to triathlon. I’ve done 4 races (2 sprints; 2 olys—1 had the swim canceled) so far, and I’m addicted.
For the 2012 season I’ve signed up for San Juan 70.3. I’ll probably sign up for a half mary in Feb, and possibly a sprint in FL.
I’d like to do a 70.3 sometime in late May (after the 25th as I need some time to recover from senior week and graduation) or June. As well as one in September/October/November.
The spring one would preferably be in Europe, and the fall one somewhere in the US. Does anyone have any recommendations? I’m planning on filling in a bunch of different races depending on where I will be.
I think the best bets for your timing for a Euro race are:
27th May - Challenge Barcelona Half
3rd June - Switzerland 70.3
Austria 70.3 is on 20th May so before your 25th date.
I did Switz last year and it’s a good well run event, the lake is clear and cool, the bike course has basically 10km flat, 10km up, 15km down, 10km flat x 2. The run goes through Rapperswill itself and up the stairs… (you’ll know what I mean if you do it).
Am planning on doing the race in Barca this year if can get the time off work. Meant to be hot and flat!
Completely different courses, cities, environments etc so really up to you but would recommend considering either.