Races

Back to all races
Race Details Ratings 45 Reports 49

Race Reports for Long Beach Triathlon - Sprint Course 2008

[1]
Reported by:
Race rating (3)
User photo
  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: It's a fast course and for my first tri, it was a good introduction into the sport.
read full report
[2]
Reported by:
User photo
  • Organised?
  • Events on time?

  • Lots of volunteers to help?
  • Plenty of drink stations?

  • Post race activities?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I enjoyed the race and am looking forward to doing it again next year.
read full report
[3]
Reported by:
Race rating (3)
User photo
  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: My goal was to get under 2 hours for my first one. And sure enough I bolted when I saw 1 hour 29 minutes. I totally flew down the quick turn style finish and hit the 1 hour 30 min. mark. Now the challenge will be to shave 30 minutes off the time so I might be able to medal in my age group! (LOL).
read full report
[4]
Reported by:
Race rating (4)
User photo
  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Can't wait to do it again.
read full report
[5]
Reported by:
Race rating (4)
User photo
  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Despite my disappointing times in the bike and run and in T1& T2, I'm pleased with my performance. The hiccups I experienced were so minor and proved to be a great learning experience. I'm lucky that I didn't have to deal with any remotely catastrophic issues (mechanical issues on bike, cramping, etc). I had a really good time and enjoyed the overall vibe of the race. Lots of really nice people. Great first time tri experience. To anyone contemplating a tri - especially AOAs (adult onset ahtletes), read Jayne Williams' "Slow Fat Triathlete". It is a must read for newbies, especially those of us who weren't athletic in our younger years. She's incredibly inspiring and encouraging and she offers lots of sage advice (which I didn't follow). I'm really interested in hearing from anyone who experiences tachycardia, exercise induced asthma or other issues with elevated heart rate.
read full report
[6]
Reported by:
Race rating (4)
User photo
  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I improved 3:30 from last year, so I am very happy about that. I know I can improve my running and transitions along with biking and swimming. Overall I am happy with the result an am looking forward to a winter maintenance run focused program.
read full report
[7]
Reported by:
Race rating (4)
User photo
  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I feel elated to have finished my first Triathlon. Its an amazing journey. About three months ago, roughly, my mate and I decided to go for it and train for the Long Beach Tri. I was too heavy (still am), unfit to hell(getting better) and wanted to do something challenging and good for me. The triathlon thing is just what I was looking for. Three sports instead of one and goal based training - Love it. Overall - I should have tried harder in the swim. I felt I put in pretty well in the bike and a reasonable effort in the run but I should have been stronger in the swim. I think my transitions went well. The best bit is I cant wait to get out training again and am looking forward to my next race.
read full report
Show Per page
 
 
of 1