Los Angeles Triathlon - Still Best Race Around

Competed in the LA Tri again this year. Unfortunately, I had a flat tire on Sunset Blvd., thought I could replace my tube and be back on the road in less than 5 minutes, but I failed to get the glass out of my tire and it popped my spare tube. So I had to wait about 25 minutes for Tri Lab's owner (who was the race support) to bring me a new spare.

While this race is definitely not my best time, I still had a great time competing in the race. Swimming off of Venice Beach, having the LA roads all to yourself on the ride and run is simply amazing.

I did have a very good start, felt strong on the swim and the bike until my flat. Given the set back, I finished the Olympic distance race in 3 hours, 26 mins. and 34 seconds. My swim took 35 mins., 38 seconds. T1 took 4 mins. and 5 seconds. The bike lasted 1 hour, 47 mins., and I completed the 10K in 57 mins.

Los Angeles Triathlon This Sunday

My favorite race of all-time, the Los Angeles Triathlon is taking place this Sunday, September 7th.  The course has changed a bit this year, and it will be the first time I've completed in the olympic distance race.  

The swim will be the usual 1.5 kilomoter (.9 miles) off of Venice Beach.  The water has been warming up all summer, and should be a comfortable temperature for the compeditors.  Wetsuits are not required.  

The bike consists of a challenging 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) from Venice Beach, through Hollywood to downtown LA.  It is a very senic ride through Los Angeles, and it is just amazing to have the entire street to yourself on some of LA's most busiest streets.  

The run is also a very challenging 10k (6.2 miles).  Immediately getting off of the bike, compeditors face a large hill up Grand Avenue.  The run continues up past my office and to Los Angeles Superior Court, where the runners return down the hill back to the Staples Center.