Suzie,
Glad you asked, I was wondering the same thing myself.
I swim and run 6-7 times a week, but the bike?? I can
ride a bike, but I do not train. I am really thinking
about doing the "Just for fun" part and timing myself.
Just to see what it is like since I have never done a
tri before.
-h


--- In mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com, "smracho" <smracho@...> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> I'm training for a half marathon in October and I would love to do the
> Mermaid Du on September 30. I'm just afraid since I haven't done any
> bike training that I might not be able to finish or that I'd be very
> slow. Is the race newbie friendly? Or should I wait until next year?
>
> Also, any plans for training programs for the du/tri? I find the tri
> clubs in sf a little intimidating and not many concentrate on Du.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Suzie
>