Asheville, Here We Come - Sprinting!

HilWoo and I have officially entered our first triathlon - the first annual Asheville Sprint Tri on July 20.  It's part of a series of triathlons in North Carolina geared to newcomers to the sport.  I think it'll be the perfect start to our triathlon careers.

The swim is only 400m, in a 50m pool.  Everyone starts with their own start time, grouped with other swimmers of similar times, and we will zig-zag our way up and down 8 lanes to finish the 400m.

Then on to an 11.6 mile bike ride that looks semi-challenging.  About 900 feet of climbing, which is a decent amount over 11 miles, but looking at the elevation chart, there appears to be just one big, steep hill.  All the other climbing is pretty much rolling hills.

Finally, a flat, fast 5k run course awaits at the end.  Wish us luck!