Wildflower Triathlon - Olympic Course - TriathlonOlympic

Peeked to site the second buoy and got way off course. I felt a paddle boarder tap my shoulder and point me back on course. I ended up swimming over 200 meters extra... bad start.

Know where the buoys are.

Pulled wetsuit down coming out of the water. Smooth albeit slow with a long run up the ramp to the Transition area.

The transition starts right up a hill so the traffic was a little tough to navigate. Passed lots of people on the first hill so that was an improvement. Kept a decent cadence throughout the bike. Comfortable in aero which was a big help on the hills.

Train better for the hills.

I was pretty smooth and quick through T2.

More training in the hills will be a priority next year. I was able to maintain a decent pace compared to many others who were walking but slower than I would have liked

Prepare for the hills better next time.

Met with some friends from the Tri Club to sit in the grandstands and cheer others on to the finish.

A Gatorade recovery drink, lots of water and a banana were all I had for the first couple hours, it was just too hot for food.


Inexperience, being my first time at Wildflower and my first Olympic distance event I held back a little on all 3 events just as a precaution. Next year I will go for it.


This was a great race and very well organized. They have definitely perfected the setup through the 30 years and put on a great event. I will do this one again!

The common theme for me was better hill training. I heard it from a lot of people but needed to experience it for myself, next year I will be better prepared.