Lake Stevens Olympic Triathlon - Triathlon

Very simple course. Three large bouys (orange) . It's a wade start, then you do a counter-clockwise pattern x2 (FYI - sprint is one lap). Lots of kayaks and staff in the water for support IF you need it. No events

I _NEED_ to work on my sighting. I wasted 5-10 mins (if not more) but not swimming straight, weaving to and forth, and even getting turned 100 degrees around. I finished dead last.

There is only one entrance point and exit point for the entire event. The signs and volunteers made it clear which way to go for the bike when leaving or run when leaving.

Actually nothing much. Forgot to put food in pockets.

Again, straight out and back. It's very scenic at times.

Again nothing really. Just need to work on getting faster. Someday up grade to a TT/Tri bike.

Arrive earlier to lay out materials better.

Felt good, better than I thought I would. For some odd reason the run out seemed to go much faster than the run back both times :)

Work on my chi running posture and relaxing legs more. I was bending at the waist to much, and I was not relaxing my legs enough. I think that and the slanted road caused me to have a minor left knee injury/pain at the end of the day.

Stretched at the car after I gathered everything up. Went to lunch with Wife and stretched in restaurant. NEXT TIME - will bike some / walk some / stretch some and do some yoga


Lack of sighting and swimming in a straight line. Really killed my swim time and wasted energy.


This was my first race. But it was a great event. Very organized, well run and on time. All ages from 25-76, but mostly 25-40. Would highly recommend, some hills but nothing to crazy, and always felt safe on the course.