Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic

Didn't really expect the swim to be so full contact. Legs got whacked a lot, got cut off a lot. Started to feel sick after rounding the first buoy, I blame pre-race diet and lack of ocean training.

Swim Harder. Ocean train more. 1 ocean swim in 4 months is not enough to get used to the action of swimming in waves and sighting.

Stopped to hurl at a trash can by my bike. Then decided to take my time and get my land legs back.

Lose the socks, they take too much time to put on.

The Biking was very weak. I felt terrible getting on my bike post hurl and didn't feel good until Olympic Blvd where things got a little better and I got my average speed up.

Focus on riding the bike more than once a week. I think I can still get more speed out of my 25 year old classic before upgrading to something aero. Maybe get a bike fitting, and a trainer so I can ride at home. Ive been riding a bike for about three months so I shouldn't really complain about the results it will take time.

Long way to the rack.

Maybe leave the shoes on the bike. Hard to run in bike shoes.

Run more than Once a week.

Practice on hills

Cold towels are nice. Loved the cookies.


Considering it was my first race I think I did ok. Would have liked to be a little faster at everything especially the ride. Will work on getting faster on my bike and sign up for another in the spring. Brick workouts would be a huge help too. I had no idea how taxing it to switch from swim to bike and bike to run. Respect to you all.