The San Francisco Triathlon in 2003 - run by envirosports.com

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The swim was 1/3 of a mile in the bay - along Chrissy Field into a 2-3 knot current - significant enough so that the swim was reduced in length from 1/2 mile to 1/3.  The ride was 9 miles in two loops from the old Army heavy vehicle maintenance shed out to Baker beach (meaning 99% up or down - little flat) and then a 2.5 mile loop run to Fort Point and out along Chrissy Field.  Very fun but tough since it was cold and the ride got intense right away.  There also was a 3/4 mile run from the swim exit to the transition area - very helpful to warm up - but that is why you see 10-15 minute transitions in the swim-run -- we were barefoot in wetsuits.

Allison did not train extensively but still did very well.  It was a 120 woman field with 28 in her age group.  I have no idea how I did - I think that the bike was off since they were timing by hand there.  There is so much steel reinforcing going on in the concrete around the sheds (because of the tank maintenance in the Army days) it apparently was interfering with the timing chips.  If you go by their numbers I ran a low 7 minute mile for the 2.5 miles which can't be right - I was on a 10 minute mile pace or more.  So add 9 minutes or so to my run and subtract it from the bike which gives about a 25 minute ride over 9 miles - around a 20 mph average for a hilly course.  That feels right since I was doing my best Paolo Salvodelli impression on the descents - max aero position...

There were a total of 164 men with 37 in my age group - including Frank Keane who was in my graduating class in high school - a long, lean cross country runner then and still is now - 9'th overall.

here is the only photo I have at the moment -me on the bike though I am not sure where or when this is at all - near the transition area??

Here are some pictures I found of the general race areas - taken after everything was basically over and people were heading home - need to arrange a cheering squad for next year to take photos

Age Group Results

Mens Overall Results

Age Group Results