The 2002 Los Angeles Triathlon

Marcus wishes that they had a registration packet for him. They didn't.

Karl wishes the same thing.

Checking out T2 before the race. Don't turn left or right.

Marcus prepares T1 before the light of dawn.

Brent at T1.

The transition area as the sun comes up.

Marcus and Karl scope out the competition.

Brent, Karl, and Marcus are ready to race!

Vanesa and Brent.

Karl, Marcus, and Brent 10 minutes before the start of the race.

A lone athlete warms up on Venice beach.

Pat (left) and Marcus (right) come out of the water at the same time.

"Where did you come from?"

Brent is a little slower removing his wetsuit.

Marcus didn't have time to put on a shirt. What does he see ahead?

You see many interesting things around the LA Triathlon run course.

Marcus finishes in 5th place in the Collegiate division. Pat was 2nd and Karl was 3rd.

Brent and a friend following the race.

Brent, Vanesa, and Karl are happy the race is over.

Brent tried to take pictures of the Pro's bikes, but was ejected by security after 1 picture.

Vanesa is all smiles on the way home.