I'm trying to find a good triathlon to start the season, but am having some trouble. I'm looking for an April sprint distance race, with a pool swim. Do you know of any events that would be a good fit?

Mary from California

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Hi Mary,
Thank you for contacting TriathaNewbie.com! We're guessing this is your first triathlon -- if so, we are so excited for you to start your journey in the triathlon world!

Starting off with a pool triathlon is a great way to get your feet wet and see if the sport is right for you. Fitness centers are now using hybrid triathlons (pools swim, stationary bike, indoor tracks or treadmills and modified distances) to encourage their patrons to achieve physical fitness goals.

We have a section for our Californian Triathletes with tons of sprint/mini-triathlons and longer distance events listed in your area. Take a peek there first to see if there are any look like a fit!

If you are unable to find one in your area with a pool swim, we suggest that you contact a local pool or triathlon club for local information. For some reason, outdoor triathlons are more apt to be advertised on a larger scale than indoor triathlons.

We found some great local information listed here:

• Davis Wiki - They have a whole page geared towards local triathlon events and clubs.

Please let us know which one you end up going with! As always, if you feel like sending us your triathlon story, we can post it for others to be inspired by!

Be well.
~Niki
TriathaNewbie.com staff

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