Last Sunday I did one of the most iconic races in triathlon, the SF Triathlon at Alcatraz, hosted by Tri-California Events. The race involves jumping off a boat around where Alcatraz Island is, and swimming to shore in crazy chops and waves. Then cycling around hills of SF and the great highway. Finishing up with a tough run with a bunch of hills and sand ladders. It was by far the most fun I've had in triathlon for a while.
Some races charge ridiculous amount of money just because they can. Just because they know you are still going to sign up. Don't. Next time you want to do a triathlon from Alcatraz, try Tri-California Events SF Alcatraz. The price is reasonable, and the athlete experience is second to none. They don't treat you like another number. The goobie bag is actually a goodie bag with more than a T shirt. And the staff are the most warm, and welcoming people that just love the sport of triathlon.
Let's keep triathlon grass root, and support local racing. Because we wouldn't want some 17-18 year old who loves the sport, not being able to afford to even get in a race. That's just messed up.
Anyways, I finished 5th overall (sprint finish with Andrew Roos!) after a month off of training, surprised myself on many fronts. Couldn't have done without the support of Team Zoot, Zoot Sports, Boom Nutrition, zealios, P-fits "Fitted by Pedro". my coach at TriDot Nicholas ThompsonThanks Congrats to everyone who raced. Let's come back next year. Photos courtesy of Tri-California Events #triathlon, #swimbikerun #multisport #cycling #triathlete #running #swimming #sanfrancisco #alcatraz #getoutside
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