Saturday June 25th, 2005
Start Time: 9:00am
Kits Beach and Pool
Vancouver, British Columbia

Spawned from the success of My First Triathlon. Almost My First Triathlon is just another step to encourage you to compete in My First Triathlon. The goal of Almost My First Triathlon is to introduce you to the elements of a triathlon with hundreds of your friends. You will have the option of swimming in the ocean along the shore at Kits Beach or swim in Kits pool for one lap, from one end to the other and then back again, that’s it. You will then hop on your bike and go for a 10 km bike ride out towards Jericho Beach and then back to Kits Beach for the final 3 km Fun Run.

Almost My First Triathlon gives athletes who are planning on doing My First Triathlon a little appetizer for the real thing. Getting used to running after biking is fun, and most enjoyable for the “Spectathletes” as you wobble around like you have lead weights strapped to your thighs. Almost My First Triathlon gives you the opportunity to meet the other people who will be competing at coming up My First Triathlon events.

Rivalries may develop and may even run into old friends where you will both look at each other and say “You’re doing this?” “No way!” One of our goals is to introduce new people to the sport of triathlon showing them that it is fun just training, enjoying the scenery and not worrying about how fast they are going. Hosts for My First Triathlon will be on hand to help with the event and to answer any questions you may have about coming up My First Triathlons. Once you graduate you will be captured by the allure of pushing yourself to the limits.

Training for Almost My First Triathlon is simple, it just takes a little time commitment. Jump in the pool, swim a few laps, then jump on your bike, ride a couple of miles and then go for a short run afterwards. If you feel tired Stop. Go have a beer, go to work, watch TV, or phone a friend. If you feel good, keep going and keep increasing the distances week by week. If you get too busy with work, and take a few days or a week off training, so what. The key is to slowly incorporate training into your lifestyle. Remember triathlons are fun! If you follow a regular training schedule, you will just naturally get faster. Our simple diet and training program. Eat less food and exercise three times a week. Have fun training and we’ll see you at Almost My First Triathlon...

The My First Triathlon Phenomenon
What began less than 6 years ago with only a handful of competitors at one event in 1998 has blossomed into one of the fastest growing triathlons in North America and it began right here in Beautiful British Columbia.

My First Triathlon Hosts:
Past competitors from My First Triathlon will be helping you along the way answering questions you may have about Almost My First Triathlon or about My First Triathlon. Mountain or Road Bike It does not matter, road bikes are faster but mountain bikes let you check out the scenery a bit better. It is also fun passing a road bike while on your mountain bike. Race Rules Helmets mandatory (explanation of rules at registration).

Athlete Registration and Package Pick-up. Friday June 24 5-7PM at The Right Shoe, corner of Fir and 4th in Vancouver.

No Time Limit Take all day, stop for a rest there is no time limit. We will be waiting for you at the finish line, T-shirt in hand.

Aid Station Supplies Water stations are located along the run route.

What should I wear? Most athletes wear a swimsuit for the entire event and then just change in and out of running or biking gear.

Who should I bring?
Anyone who has never done a triathlon.

What if I have done a triathlon before, just a little one in a pool, can I compete?
Sorry we cannot have you in the event intimidating the other competitors.

Can I still compete in My First Triathlon?
Yes, this is just a training exercise that you are doing with a bunch of your friends.

Can I trick a friend into doing Almost My First Triathlon?
Yes, just sign them up, before hand bring them down to Kits Pool on June 25th, tell them to bring their bike and some running shoes.