Thinking about doing your first triathlon, but don’t know where to start? Wanting to participate in the St. Albert Triathlon on Aug. 6 but feeling a bit overwhelmed? Have no fear! The St. Albert Road Runners & Triathlon Club (STARRT) can teach you how to go the distance.

The Kick STARRT Newbie Triathlon Clinic is designed to help people prepare for the St. Albert Triathlon, which is a 750-metre swim followed by a 20-kilometre bike and then a five-kilometre run. Participants can also choose to participate in the Tri a Tri, which is a more accessible option for first-timers. The Tri a Tri is a 250-metre swim followed by a 10-kilometre bike and two and a half-kilometre run.

The seven-week newbie clinic combines information sessions with practical swim, bike and running sessions. The goal is to attract more people to the sport and take the intimidation factor out of competing in a triathlon.