I'm also obsessed with checking that darn site! Thought for sure it was opening today. I guess tomorrow's a new day of checking, checking again, and again....!!!!

Melanie: WELCOME!!! I did my first sprint tri last summer -- it can be overwhelming with all the stuff out there... but Knot is right. You don't HAVE to buy much at all. Just see what is most comfortable for you, and stick with it.

I found this site to be the most helpful of anything in preparing -- I just read thread after thread of conversations -- most of the time someone has already asked / discussed what you are worried about! Also, go to the bookstore.. there's some great basic info out there to give you an idea what to expect and some good training guides... just calms the nerves.

Here's to an open registration tomorrow!