Siesta Beach Triathlon - Olympic Course - TriathlonOlympic

Glad we decided that the person coming in from the swim would just put their foot with the chip on it in front of their body and the person going out on the bike would take it off to make the exchange. Saw several other relays struggle with their chip exchange.

This was also the first time since my very first tri that I had my bike shoes on my feet in transition and then had to run in them to the mount line. Still managed a good flying mount without crashing.

Nothing. We had the 19th fastest overall T1 (which included the almost 1/4 mile run from the water).

Got up to speed and felt good, passed quite a few riders in the first mile then got into a steady rhythm and stayed with the same couple of riders. Tried to make sure that I was leaving enough room not to get called for drafting but, had a 2 minute penalty for something. Web site only listed the penalty time, not what the penalty was for. I really felt like it was hard not to be too close since we were all doing the same speed, very frustrating. Anyways, it was nice to be able to go all out on the bike and see how fast I could push it. With how bad my legs were shaking when I got off the bike there is no way I could have run.

WARM UP!!! NOT DRAFT!!!

Another great chip exchange, 2nd fastest overall T2.

Nothing.

Rae Ann is amazing! Fastest woman on the 10k! She made up for my 2 minute penalty.

Nothing, again.

Craig and I found some shade then went to cheer on Rae Ann at the turn around and the finish. She ran another mile after the race. (She's a real runner, not a triathlete)


Nothing, we had a great race and will definitely consider doing relays in the future.


Several things disappointed me about this race:
1. No packets, we were just given our numbers and swim cap, no course maps, no wave start times, nothing.
2. T-shirts, when we checked in we were given the choice of large or extra large shirts, well our relay had requested a small, a medium and an XXL when we registered so no one in our relay got a shirt that fit.
3. No security at transition, while waiting for our swimmer, I saw several people just walk right through the transition area.
4. No designated relay rack, I had to stand next to my bike while waiting for our swimmer and really had to try to stay out of the way of other racers. This was also an issue when I returned on the bike because I was not in a hurry to leave on the run and again had to make sure to stay out of the way.
5. Not enough awards, our relay, which was the fastest of all the relays were the absolute last category called, when we got up there, they only had two 1st place awards left, so one of the three of us didn't get an award.

For the price a relay has to pay, I think it is only fair to expect the same race day experience as individual racers. And, for the amount of money we spent on our bikes, I think we expect that RD's will provide some level of security in the transition area.