Valerie Soja

Texas State's Triathlon club is hosting its annual sprint triathlon this April
at Aquarena Springs. Valerie Soja has more in this Bobcat Update.

Texas State's annual sprint triathlon is a competitive endurance race consisting
of swimming, biking and running in immediate succession. The race is the primary
fundraiser for the Triathlon Club and also serves as a teaching tool for club
members to learn how to manage racing events.
Event coordinator Neal Lucas says it takes a lot more planning than one might
expect to put on this event.
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The race starts off with a 500-meter open water swim, from one end of Aquarena
springs to the other. Swimming in this portion of the river is usually off
limits because of the delicate ecosystem and endangered species that inhabit the
area. The 14-mile bike will be on a paved route towards Kyle and back, and the
finale is a 5-k run, which will be on a loop along a gravel and dirt trail.
Triathlon Club President Mike Quiroz says that it's great to have the facilities
to host this event right here in San Marcos.
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(Stand Up)The race begins at 8:30 AM Saturday, April 16th and is open to all
ages but is limited to 300 participants. For more information, to sign up, or to
volunteer visit txstatetri.com. For Bobcat Update, I'm Valerie Soja.