Santa Barbara Triathlon - a new PR!

A "PR" (Personal Record) is something we talk about often in Triathlon. It doesn't come every race, so when it shows up, we get kinda excited! Well, last month at the Santa Barbara Long Course triathlon, I finished the race sub-3:40 (ok, just barely!).

Here were the official times:
2007
Finish Time 3:39:26      
1 mile SWIM 33:31
34 mile BIKE 1:38:16
10 mile RUN 1:22:54

I know, I know... you're wondering: "Jason, how come your swim time is so slow?" Well, in my personal/professional life I equate it to the person who still types with two fingers. Yes, they get through their e-mail but it takes a little longer. With just a little time practicing, and a few more lessons under the belt, I'd probably be able to swim a minute or two faster...

And, as many of the people I work with say, "I have to make choices about where to spend my time."

Continue reading for the race times I've finished with for this race over the past few years...

2002
Finish Time 3:50:32 
1 mile SWIM 34:04
34 mile BIKE 1:49:08
10 mile RUN 1:27:22

2005
Finish time 3:42:48
1 mile SWIM 34:00
34 mile BIKE 1:45:53
10 mile RUN 1:22:57

2006
Finish Time 3:40:23
1 mile SWIM 33:16
34 mile BIKE 1:40:48
10 mile RUN 1:21:12

2007
Finish Time 3:39:26      
1 mile SWIM 33:31
34 mile BIKE 1:38:16
10 mile RUN 1:22:54