6th Annual City of Los Angeles Triathlon

Well, the day has finally come. Here goes nothing!
here is a quick recap of my thoughts during my Triathlon experience. I want to thank those who came out and cheer me on! you guys are the best. FW, lets go to Malibu yeah? I'll call ya :)

9/10 (Day before the race)

10:00AM (Downtown LA) – Why is that policy car following me so closely, shit I am getting a traffic ticket! This totally sucks.
10:15AM (Downtown LA) – Well, just got a ticket for not having my front license plate, LA cops sucks, and it is not even the end of the month yet…

11:00AM (Sheraton Downtown LA) – Okay, finally dropped off my T2 transition bag. Where are all the freebies?

4:00PM (San Gabriel Home) – Still feeling my brains pounding against my skulls. I really think I am catching a cold. Well, better take a nap now before heading down to Mike’s place tonight…


9:30PM (Mike’s house) – Went over the course map for the last time with Mike, Money seem to be very excited about the race. I wonder if she knows she can’t come tomorrow? The UCLA vs. Rice game is a joke. Can’t believe UCLA put Rice on the schedule. I am optimistic about UCLA’s chances against OU next week tho. OU and all the teams in the Big 12 SUCKS…. Okay, better head to bed now. But I am feeling jittery. Good thing I brought my Sony Vaio S360 and 1st season of Southpark with me….that Butters is so funny.

9/11 (Race Day)

1:00AM (Mike’s house) – Still awake. For some reason I can never seem to sleep the night before the triathlon.
3:00AM (Mike’s house) – My Razor is beeping. Time to wake up, do some last min. carb load and do some stretch. I think I should start drink Gatorades from now till the race.
5:00AM (Venice Beach) – Arrived at the start of the swim. Why are we here so early, there’s hardly anyone here….man, I gotta pee, is the bathroom open?
6:30AM (Venice Beach) – okay, putting on my wetsuits now…the water feels fine, better get Mike and head into the water for a warmup. Less than 1 hour before my heat starts…
7:15:AM (Pacific Ocean) – Man, I hate ocean water…so salty. I hope my TVR goggle ($30) will hold up in the water. That is the most expensive goggle I can find yesterday, beat my speedo one…oops, I goota pee again….should I? ney…..

7:25AM (Venice Beach) – The gun is off. Everyone is rushing into the ocean. Here we go!

7:45AM (Pacific Ocean) – This water sucks. It is so not clear, who gives this a A+ water quality rating must be an idiot. The guy behind me is hitting me…dumbass can’t swim straight or something….let me hit him back. Hey, I am at the 750 meter mark already. That was easy. Time to turn back!!!
8:02AM (Venice Beach) – wow, made it on shore already. That was easy (37 min. on my ironman watch). I am doing better than I expected in the swim. I wonder how far ahead is Mike. Hey, where is my fan club? My squire (Aka Spider woman), the Wangs (all four of them)? Johnny little John John? Da bull? Hayama? Oh well, I guess they can’t wake up. That is cool its just me and the road now!
8:07AM (T1 exit) – Okay, Mike’s bike is not here, so he is definitely ahead. I gotta put the HAMMER DOWN now.

9:00AM (Hollywood Blvd) – Almost 1 hour into my Bike. I am making good progress. Lets paddle harder. The condition couldn’t be more perfect, there’s no sun at all. My hamstring is a bit sore tho. Better get some Gatorade at the next fluid stop.

9:15AM (Downtown LA) – The downhill from Grand to Staple Center is AMAZING! I THINK I just hit 45MPH on my Bike. Now I know why I do this. It is for moments like this, the best natural high you can feel.

9:20AM (T2) – Allison just informed me that I am 2 min. behind Mike. Lets do it!!!!!

9:24AM (Grand) – Man, this hill sucks! Did I just say I love the natural highs of downhill.. well, this sucks….I don’t think I can run up there…should I walk? Ney! Just a little bit of push.

9:45AM (Near little Tokyo) – Just saw Peggy passed me by, man, Jerry’s wife is FAST! Hey, that is mike too. I think I am still only 2 min. behind….time to refuel and kick some ass. My legs are not feeling too well tho. Lets IMAGINE that I am actually running at a fast pace, maybe I’ll go a little bit faster than this pathetic pace….hey who is that girl? She looks nice…

9:55AM (Running away from Little Tokyo) – Hummm! Who is this girl. She’s got nice long long legs. Nice hair. Nice nose. And those lips….they look like Cherry….smells nice too!! Whoo hoo, this definitely makes my day. Hey, there is a camera man too. Lets pose a little, who knows, maybe I’ll be on TV!!! Hee hee. Wait, should I run faster?

10:05AM (Near Disney Concert Hall) – Well, the girl is gone now. She is HOT HOT HOT! Who is she. Man, the guy in front of me smells….really smells. Lets pick up the pace and pass him.

10:20AM (Near the finish line) – Man, the downhill run is even harder than up hill. My body is falling apart….Wait, I hear cheers. I think I see Mike, Fanny, and Allison….Lets sprint. I gotta at least passed the smelly guy!!!
10:23AM (Finished) – THAT WASN’T TOO BAD WASN’T IT!!!! Under 3 hours…Lets do it again next year!!!