Before you assume that all Triathlons are priced the same its good to do a little comparison shopping. Over the years I have learned that when it comes to Triathlons bigger is not always better. Take the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon for example. Although I love the course, and its a well done event, you will not find me at the starting line this year. With a price tag of over $100 to do a sprint event and all the hassles with day before downtown packet pick up, parking, and a long wait before my race begins, I've decided that its a better one to watch than to compete in. Contrast that with one of the best unknown deals in Triathlon....The North Mankato Triathlon. Parking by the Transition area, a well marshalled course (with one really big hill on the bike) and a swimming friendly short .25 mile swim with a 13 mile bike and 4 mile run, it was a bargain last year with a $18 price tag. Do some comparison shopping, ask around and enter before the first deadline to get the best deals.

Onward!
Stephen