By Heather Collins
The 12th annual Carmel Sprint Triathlon hosted by the Carmel Swim Club will take place April 30. According to the triathlon’s registration page, the triathlon is an ideal distance triathlon for both beginners and experienced triathletes.
The Carmel Sprint Triathlon is one of the first triathlons of the season, which runs May through August. The triathlon takes place at Carmel High School.
Endurance House in Fishers will host a beginner’s clinic on April 1 at 11 a.m. Endurance House is at 9778 E. 116th St Suite C. According to Nicole Bills, Carmel Swim Club aquatics director, the beginner’s clinic will help participants learn tips for efficient transitions, how to coordinate hydration and nutrition and how to be more comfortable.
Packet pick up, late registration and an additional beginner’s clinic will take place April 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Carmel High School, 520 E. Main St.
Adult participants will participate in a 400 meter swim, 10 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run. Youth competitors, ages 10 to 15, will compete in a 300 meter swim, 3 mile bike ride and 1 mile run. Youth competitors, ages 6 to 9, will compete in a 200 meter swim, 3 mile bike ride and 1 mile run.
The Carmel Sprint Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Individual and age group awards will be given.
Bills said this is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Carmel Swim Club, a USA Swimming Gold Club.
“All of the proceeds goes back to help us develop our athletes in our nationally-recognized program,” Bills said.
For information or to register, visit tuxbro.com and click on ‘Triathlons’.
