Pacific Coast Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Transition time was combined with swim so it's hard to tell. I glanced at my watch heading out of the surf; I think it read 21 mins.

Got walloped by a wave while swimming in. I did a summersault which made me disoriented for a while.

Watch for big waves at my back coming in. Swim faster.

I'm guessing it took me 10 mins. to run/walk up a steep hill and change. My wetsuit got stuck and I had some dizziness from the waves so it took me forever to transition.

Take timing chip off before taking off wetsuit. Sit down to take off wetsuit and put on shoes and socks.

Again, this was a beautiful ride. Lost my chain one time but I think I was trying to rush it. Did lots of spinning and felt relaxed.

Train more with hills!

Transition time not yet posted.

Sit down to swap shoes. Everything else OK.

I was pretty tired and couldn't seem to get my leg cadence up.

Definitely need more run training and bike to run bricks! Also need more hill work. I should have sprinted more at the finish but I was afraid of conking out.

Walked around - Ate, ran out of fluids but seemed to be OK.


Lack of sufficient training and lack of endurance by the time I got to the run. Need more running experience and brick training.


Considering that it's been going on for many years now, I was really surprised at how disorganized it seemed. Race course confusion, not enough water, closing event shut down before the last racers hit the finish line. It was disappointing. Main race staff were often unfriendly and barked out orders, but the volunteers, especially the youth, were great--helpful, friendly and looked like they were having a good time.