Tag: Oakland Triathlon Club

Cal’s Bearathlon; or, A Practice in Receiving a Butt-Kicking

by Coach KJ, posted in Biking, Race Report, Running, Swimming

What happens when UC Berkeley's Triathlon Club hosts an intercollegiate-but-also-open-to-the-public draft-legal, ITU rules race? Well, a team from OTC decided it would be super fun to compete in the mixed team relay (it was super fun!) and try our hand against a bunch of college kids (this was not as fun!). The four of us … Continue reading Cal’s Bearathlon; or, A Practice in Receiving a Butt-Kicking

Race Report – Oakland Triathlon Festival

by Coach KJ, posted in Race Report

I love Oakland. Have I mentioned that before? Date: August 29, 2015   |   Location: Oakland, CA Weather: Cool, fog to drizzle to fog to sun, 60-70 degrees Race: Sprint   |    Age Group: 20-24 Results: Division – 1/11; Overall – 67; Women – 15 Location Distance Pace Chip Time Place (W/Div) Swim 965 … Continue reading Race Report – Oakland Triathlon Festival

Oakland Triathlon Festival – Sprint Run Course Preview

by Coach KJ, posted in Preview, Running, Training

You practice stuff so it isn't as ugly on the actual event. And today was a great example of that. I drove down to Jack London Square to get a feel for the run course this morning, and felt great on mile one. And then my stomach decided to give me the middle finger. I'm … Continue reading Oakland Triathlon Festival – Sprint Run Course Preview

Oakland Triathlon Festival – Bike Preview

by Coach KJ, posted in Biking, Preview

I like knowing what I'm getting myself into. Is that obvious yet? Today OTC previewed the Oakland Triathlon Festival Bike Course! Basic course overview: Don't plan on getting up to speed until you get to the port Don't underestimate the size or number of potholes Do expect to see a bunch of awesome Oakland locals … Continue reading Oakland Triathlon Festival – Bike Preview

Oakland Triathlon Festival – Preview to the Preview

by Coach KJ, posted in Biking, Preview, Running, Swimming

It’s almost time – we are officially 16 days out from the Second Annual Oakland Triathlon Festival. I have been really distracted since the Sandman. I was working on a run foundation all last week, hitting a solid two-mile loop for five days, but this week has been negligible at best. I swam hard on … Continue reading Oakland Triathlon Festival – Preview to the Preview

Sandman Triathlon – Shark-not-O

by Coach KJ, posted in Biking, Race Report, Running, Swimming

Can't believe it - my second race is in the books! I competed in the Santa Cruz State Lifeguard Association's Sandman Triathlon. Date: August 2, 2015      |      Location: Aptos, CA Weather: Cool, overcast, 64 degrees Race: Modified Sprint      |      Age Group: 20-24 Results: Division – 1/4; Overall – … Continue reading Sandman Triathlon – Shark-not-O