Big Kahuna Triathlon - Triathlon

This was a great swim for me, but I have to believe the course was short. I've done this race before and seems like there was longer between the outer buoys before the turn to home. But, I swam well, navigated well, and kept composure for the day to come.

Nothing. There is nothing about this day that I would do differently.

Decent T1 for me. Its a long run from beach to the transition area. Gave me some time to collect myself.

Not get nearly run off the road twice by the guy trying to get into his shoes. First he couldn't get up to speed and veered into me, then trying to get his shoes on he veered again and nearly took me out. Note: be good at it if you are going to start with your shoes clipped in.

Solid bike for me. Really tried to ride conservatively and keep legs for the run. Was pretty successful at spinning up the rollers and staying on the gas on the backside. I felt good the whole ride, ate and drank well, and had a good ride. It was slower than my previous bike splits at this race, but seeing as I ran 11 minutes better than last time, I'd say it was the right pace.

Not hit my lap button putting me "into T2" about 6 miles into the ride.

Good T2. Knew I was on a good day so just tried to gather myself for a solid run.

Know where run out is. Took off to where it was last time I did this race. They moved it. Only cost me 5 seconds though.

Great run for me. I had a plan for how I thought I could do 2:00 and hit it on the nose. Even better if you go by my Garmin split. Wanted to go out conservatively for three miles and let HR settle after the bike. Then focused running to the turnaround where I rewarded myself with some shot blocks. Focused on pace through mile 10 and then left it all out there. I had nothing left at the end, timed it just right.

Maybe not start pushing until I reached the actual mile marker 10, not 10 on on my watch.

Water water water. Was really happy with my performance. Got a little bit of food, but never can eat much after Walked around some, enjoyed seeing my family. Had to hurry home so my wife could get to rehearsal. Ahh, the life!


Nothing. I had a plan to get to 5:30, which has long been my goal, and a plan for each segment. Nailed it. I can't execute any better than that. Very happy with my performance. I don't like to say never, but its unlikely that I'll ever qualify for Kona or the 70.3 championships, but I can strive to maximize what I can do. Today was the result of some solid hard work, and executing my plan. A great cap to a very good season.


I really like this race. Its a gorgeous course, its my favorite swim, its a course to be fast on too. Very fun.