Ko Olina Triathlon (Swim)

The swim starts at the Lagoon 1 next to Ihilani Hotel and then its a swim, Run to lagoon 2, swim and Run to lagoon 3 then swim again and running to Lagoon 4.  Fun if you have practiced it not so fun if you not ready.

Wave 1 Armed Forces, Relay’s – Mass Start
Wave 2 Age Grp – 15-29
Wave 3 Age Grp – 50+
Wave 4 Age Grp – 30-39
Wave 5 Age Grp – 40-49

The start is always fun as you meet new people and greet old friends.   Matt left first in Wave 3 and I followed in Wave 5.  The starter joking stated that he saved the best for last as this age group is the fastest wave.  I looked around the crowd  and noticed a few North Shore Challenge (Swim) top 10 finishers so was he joking.?

I started in the front this time hoping to stay ahead of the pack.  As with any swim you really cannot tell if who has passed you or even who you pass unless they have some distinguishing uniform on.  At lagoon 2 we started running into the previous waves and encountered a number of swimmer at the entry and exits.  The family was at Lagoon 3, Cheering and screaming to get me going.   The must have ran there own race because the where at Lagoon 4 as well.

 

Lagoon 4 running to transition