What if I don't have a bike?
If you are serious about doing a triathlon one day, still come on out and join us. We will give you lots of pointers on buying a bike. There are some great bike stores in Atlanta who can set you up when you are ready!
What if I have not swam since high school?
If you can swim 25 yards or meters (one length of a normal sized pool) non-stop, you will be fine! It takes practice to get in the routine of swimming longer distances. We have scheduled group swims especially for this purpose. If you are not able to swim 25 yards or meters non-stop, we encourage you to invest in private or group lessons. We will be happy to give you some suggestions about who to contact for lessons.
What if I am the only person in the club who is out of shape?
Some people will be in shape. Some people will not be in shape. This club is about YOU. It is designed to offer low-key, non-intimidating workouts. There is the time to build your base, no matter how low it might be right now. You might start out only being able to swim 25 yards or meters. That will increase with practice. You might start out only being able to run less than 1 mile. Again, that will increase with practice.
What stuff do I really need to start?
Swimming:
You will need a sports swimsuit and goggles.
Biking:
You will eventually need a bike. It's okay if you don't have one right now. The race season starts in April and continues through October. There is no hurry to buy a bike for your first workout.
Once you have a bike, you will absolutely need a helmet and we strongly suggest protective eyewear (sunglasses). You will also need a gear bag that attaches to your bike with replacement inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, inflater, patches and levers.
Running:
You will need a good pair of running shoes. Breatheable clothing is suggested, rather than cotton.
During the winter months, we strongly recommend reflective gear and/or small lights that attach to your hat, vest or shirt.
We discourage the use of headphones. Please leave strollers and dogs at home as well.
Other Stuff:
As time goes on, we will talk about what other gear you might want for training and racing. Don't worry about that as you are getting started.
If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to ask one of the coaches. We ALL started out having NO CLUE what we wanted or needed.
I really want to encourage my kids to do a triathlon. Can I bring them to the Group Workouts?
That's great! Please encourage your kids to obtain as much information about the sport as possible. At this time, due to liability reasons, the club is only for those 18 years old and older.
Do I have to pay my dues all at once or can I spread them out over the year?
Unfortunately, we are not set up to handle spreading out the payments over the year. Annual dues will need to be paid in full at the time of registration.
Can I pay my dues with a credit card?
At this time, we are not set up to take payments by using a credit card. We will gladly accept checks, cash or money orders.
It's so cold outside and I'm not ready to start training. Can I join the club in March when it starts to warm up?
Of course! Anyone will be able to join the club at anytime throughout the year. We encourage everyone to join the club in January because it's a lot more fun to train together as a group, especially in the cold weather. We have found it's a lot more motivating to get out of the house on a cold Saturday morning if a bunch of others are doing the same.
I am so strapped for time, I'm just not sure if I can make it to all the Group Workouts, Information Sessions, Community Service Days and Races. Should I still join the club?
All events offered by Peachtree Tri Club are 100% optional! We don't ever want anyone to feel as if they have to attend everything. Of course attending the events is more fun because you will meet new people, learn a lot about triathlon and help serve the community! One of the wonderful aspects of the club is that you can come to a Group Workout and know there will be others there too. Just like anything else, you will get out what you put in. You need to determine what your goals are and make the decision to join the club about YOU and YOUR goals!
