Alcatraz Aquathlon 2009

I swam from Alcatraz - OK not legitimately. I wore a wetsuit. I did the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon last year. I fractured my shoulder body surfing in February and was left with 5 weeks to train for all 3 events. However, I did emphasize swim training thinking that the bike ride was short and I could walk the run (didn't). I was only marginally prepared for the race. Not really race ready, just capable of swimming the distance. In a wetsuit I did not find the swim particularly challenging, although we did have good conditions. I swam what I considered painfully slow. I have no idea what others were doing, but I ended up in the top 10%. If I were to swim it this year I think I would be in the top 2%. More a statement on triathletes' swimming ability (in general) than how fast I can get this 56 year old body going. PS. It is a great race if you are so inclined and can get in.

I swam from Alcatraz - OK not legitimately. I wore a wetsuit. I did the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon last year. I fractured my shoulder body surfing in February and was left with 5 weeks to train for all 3 events. However, I did emphasize swim training thinking that the bike ride was short and I could walk the run (didn't). I was only marginally prepared for the race. Not really race ready, just capable of swimming the distance. In a wetsuit I did not find the swim particularly challenging, although we did have good conditions. I swam what I considered painfully slow. I have no idea what others were doing, but I ended up in the top 10%. If I were to swim it this year I think I would be in the top 2%. More a statement on triathletes' swimming ability (in general) than how fast I can get this 56 year old body going. PS. It is a great race if you are so inclined and can get in.