Lake Arrowhead Triathon - August 28, 2004

Setting up the transition area

Marcus and Aaron prepare to warm up

Visualizing the race: "I think I can, I think I can!"

The start

Aaannd....GO!!

The narrow swim start

Mid swim

The final turn!

Marcus is SwapThing!

Marcus (far right) out of the water

Oliver starts the climb up to the transition area

Aaron makes it out of the water

Aaron crushing up the boat ramp

Brian also crushes up the boat ramp

Who put this hill in this race?

Stairs?!!

Aaron watches the dude in grey break the rules as he exits T1.

Biking out of T1

Aaron and his rocket propulsion hydration system

Someone needs a different color helmet!

Oliver on the hoods

Marcus in 2nd place as he enters T2

Aaron and Brian (left) at T2

Faster, guys!

Aaron at the start of the run

El Guerrouj in spirit

Entering the woods

Marcus pushes through to the finish

"I gotta pass this guy"

No problem!

Oliver runs through to the finish line. This pic sponsored by Clif bar.

Oliver after the finish

Marcus and Aaron challenge a dude who runs the 800 meters for USC (3rd from right)

Discussing the finish

Post-race hydration

Oliver and one of his buddies

UCLA Arrowhead team. Marcus finished 3rd (53:33), Aaron 35th (1:06:51), Brian 60th (1:10:39), Oliver 107th (1:17:45)

Plaque and ski lift ticket for 3rd overall. Medal for 1st in age group