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St. Anthony's Triathlon              April 25, 2010            St. Petersburg, FL            Olympic Distance

As the first major race on the U.S. calendar, St. Anthony's Triathlon has kicked off the triathlon season in North America for the past 25 years. On race day, participants will swim through the brisk waters of Tampa Bay, bike along glimmering waterways and quiet harbors, and run through picturesque neighborhoods all while passing cheering spectators. Race against the world?s top professional triathletes as they compete for $50,000 in prizes! The event culminates with a festive waterfront awards party featuring live music, great food, cold beer and cool door prizes. *Limited slots available so act fast!

Team In Training's triathlon program offers the opportunity to take on the challenge of swimming, cycling, and running an Olympic-distance triathlon and make a difference in the lives of those Americans living with blood cancers. 

Along with a customized-training program and expert coaching, participants will train with a local group of like-minded individuals for motivation and inspiration.

There are a few things that you can do between now and the official beginning of TNT training:

• Swim: You will need to find a swimming pool that is open to the public and has lap swimming hours.  For help locating a pool near you, please contact your local TNT staff person or swim coach.  There are recreation centers, gyms and YMCA's throughout the area.   You will need a swim suit and goggles.  Swim caps are optional. You will be provided with a TNT wetsuit upon recommitment.  You may purchase swim gear at many of the specialty triathlon stores in the area.  You will receive race day tri apparel a few weeks before your event.
  
• Bike: If you have a bike, but have not used it recently, please take it to your local bike shop to get a tune up and to make sure that it is working properly.  You can do the triathlon on any type of bike (road, triathlon, hybrid, mountain), however you will learn that some bikes are more efficient for triathlons than others.  If you do not have a bike, you may want to start researching the different types. We will be have a bike clinic at the beginning of the season to give you a lot of general cycle information. 
  
• Run: For the run portion of the triathlon, you will need a good pair of running shoes.  If you have a pair, but have not run in them in several months, you will need to purchase new shoes as they break down over time.  We will be having a shoe clinic at the beginning of the season on running shoes and aparel at a local shop that will offer you discounts on apparel and shoes.

Please Note: You do not need to purchase this equipment before the first group training session.  There will be several clinics during the first few weeks of training.  At these clinics, you will receive expert advice on shoes, clothes, and bike selection and equipment, along with a discount on items that you may choose to purchase during one of our clinics.