Hey Tina,

I did that tri every year for the three years that I lived in Austin. It's an amazing event and they manage the numbers quite well by starting everyone in waves. You'll know your wave time after you pick up your packet on Saturday. Be prepared to stand in a line for packet pickup and allow for extra time to wander the exhibits...nice stuff.

Also, be sure to let some air out of your tires when you drop your bike off on Saturday. The heat can cause the tubes to explode...you'll hear some of them popping if you are there late in the afternoon! Don't worry if you forget to bring your pump the next day as they have support (perhaps the bicycle chain?) guys that'll lend you one in the morning.

My coach would tell me that at this point in the game...relax, the hay is in the barn! You've trained hard and you only risk injury at this point.

Most of all...have fun! The ladies are all very supportive and you'll hear the runners chear you on as you bike up that one steep hill...ok, there are a few steep hills, but on one of them you'll see the runners in the field and hear them as well. Good crowd support too and a great finish line!