Orange County International Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

A much better swim then last year (-5'). Navigation was much better, the big triangle buoys helped. Swam to the game plan, out slow, get in a good groove and keep the HR down. At about the half/1000yd point, kicked it up and stayed strong to the end. There is a faster swim in me. Water was warm, swam about 75 yds for a w/u and timed it right as I did not wait long for the gun.

Might try to get out in front next time, get some clear water. Alot of guys in this wave and a bit of bumping going on but not bad. It does help me to NOT go out too hard but turn it on at the half.

A decent T1, but not times from the timing company, some kind of foul up. I know it was way faster then last year. No problem finding my spot. T1 time is included in the bike time, not the swim.

NO SOCKS! Gotta learn to bike n run sockless. Takes too much time to put on wet feet. And not have my wife hand me my glasses on the run up to my spot, I can see well enough to leave them at the rack next go round. Overall, not a bad T1

Should do good here, it's my home course. Probably went out too hard, but I just have a hard time reeling it in to save a bit for the run. Was passed by only 1 guy the entire ride, he was flyin, all aero! Cat n mouse with a younger gal, finally got her in the 19 mile hills and never looked back. This time includes T1 time, maybe 2:00 mins.+. Actual on course bike at 1:16:00?

Not much, will be faster on a better ride. Drink a bit more.

Much better then last year, just focused on getting out. Great spot, allmost thee perfect spot of all.

Not much, just be quicker.

Game plan was to run hard the first 2 miles or so, it is most all downhill and the easiest part of the course. Just had a hard time, was a bit tired from the bike. Felt good, just a bit fatigued. Walked the steeps. Felt the quads some, right calve cramped but went away quickly. It was a so so run, I did finish very strong, 8:15-8:20 for the last 1/2 mile, the downhill to the finish. Had the energy from about the 5 mile point on.

Did not run more then 8-10 miles the last 4 weeks of training due to feet issues. Just need to work on the run, possibly more smart bricks, long rides followed by 15 min fast runs. Not being a good runner is costing me and that needs to change.

Hangin with the wife and friends, felt good after. Water, orange slices, Muscle Milk giveaway was nice.


Level of fitness when it came to the run.


The only issue for me was the problems they had with the timing company. I wasn't going to be on the podium anyway, too bad for those that were, no recognition from the other athletes. It is a bit of a costly race, but Bill, Bob and company do a great job and I love this race. Hopefully faster again next year!