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Triathlon Season Begin With ‘West Is Best’ Races

The 2010 local triathlon season begins on Sunday, March 14, with the West Is Best Triathlon. The Sprint Distance and Try-A-Tri races will be held at 7 a.m. at Coconuts on the Beach in Frederiksted.

The Sprint Distance Triathlon will begin with a .5-mile swim, be followed by a flat 12-mile bike and conclude with a 3-mile run. The Try-A Tri race will feature a .25-mile swim, 7-mile bike and 1.5-mile run.
Project St. Croix says the race is traditionally the most popular local race of the season. Race applications can be filled out at Stamina Sports, located at 4A Orange Grove in Christiansted.
For more information, call 719-6749.
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