The HITS Naples Triathlon is one of my favorite races!
- The swim course is cool having to navigate a sand bar as well as a two-loop course getting to see the spectators as we exit the swim and re-enter the Gulf of Mexico for the second lap.
- The bike course is great since it is super flat and fast with only two turns in addition to a single turn-around.
- The run course is also flat, which is nice. It could use some more aid stations as there is no cover from the sun while on the run course. Since it was raining this year at the race, the sun was not an issue.
- The race is a nice family reunion with my Aunt Christine and Uncle Pete cheering me on. Also, it was great to see my cousin Anne and her awesome son Reagan!
My sister, Meghan, and I ended up being overall winners and the local paper published this cool article!
“All in the family for Phinney’s at triathlon”