San Diego International Triathlon - International Course - TriathlonOlympic

Felt pretty good considering my sparse swim training. No issues with the wet suit, and I think the pre-soaks I've been doing are really a difference maker with my shoulder issues. Felt steady and even throughout.

Just swim more than 3 times before the race. As usual, I'm giving away free time on this leg.

Okay transition. Still nothing special, but fine.

Someday learn the tricks, like feet on shoes, etc.

Good bike. A bit more hills than I expected. Having not been down there before, I sort of expected a flat seaside course. Actually liked the hills better; make it more interesting. A bit slow getting out, but was happy with everything but my first ever mechanical. I slipped the chain on an uphill due to an overly aggressive double shift, and lost at least a minute (probably 2) stopping, putting back the chain, and getting back up to speed on the uphill.

Not shift crazy on that uphill.

Pretty good transition for me. Just slipped on the Zoots, grabbed a sip, and was off.

Not much.

Moderately disappointed with how I felt on this. Picked a pace that was slower than I'd hoped, but was strong of mind on this one and keep it the full race long. I'd love to say that pace was faster, and my time shorter, but I had a much better mental run than usual.

I need to train at a higher tempo. I'm running a lot, but it's really just slow jogging that's not moving the needle enough to run like others in my AG.

Standard walk about; grabbed a yummy beer, and jumped on the convenience shuttle to the start.


My run. I've spend a lot of time on it, but I need to change my training approach. I could also pick up a few minutes with even fleeting attention to the swim.


Good race, well run, nice course all around. Would do again.