Beach Bum Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Not my first OWS, nor my first time in the ocean, but my first Ocean OWS. Stung by a jellyfish immediately, then once again halfway through. The second one really nailed me. I was just slow. Not panicked, not fatigued, but slow. Very very slow. OK, probably fatigued.

Practice ocean wave OWS more.

I wore my vibram fivefingers for the whole race, as it was all on the beach. This was my first time riding a bike on sand. The bike was interesting. They weren't kidding about the wind being like going uphill.

Be fitter.

Slower than I expected, but the swim took a lot out of me.

Mountain bike more ahead of time.

Wasn't expecting to grab my music, but then I did. Was surprised I wasn't the last to get running.

I must say, it's nice to make people smile. All the folks returning from the out and back could see my doughboy shirt and that's awesome.

I would push the last mile so I could pass the 62 year old woman who passed me.

hug my kids, get some pictures. Skip the massage to rush my Jeep to a repair, only to find out I had to turn around and do it later. Information I would have appreciated before I turned down a massage.


wind, jellyfish, weight and overall fitness.


Go Tri Sports does two of these a year, so they have their system down well. I was impressed at the support for a $40 race. I needed a bike repair at registration, and was helped in seconds. Not only did I have flat tires, I had an engaged rear brake. (I don't ride this bike often.) The people were great. I would consider the long trip again to visit with friends the same weekend as a Beach Bum Tri. It was also very nice to have a venue where family and friends could play on the beach while I took forever and a day to complete a sprint. I also thought the trophies looked very unique, not that I'd ever win one, but it wasn't the usual sports trophy.