So many bikes, so little time… 
Michellie Jones’ chariot before her unfortunate crash. I saw her just before I was heading home. Her arm was in a sling under her jacket. I told her that I was looking for her to repeat and asked what happened. Was it a hairy turn or what? She said that she hit a bump and went over the bars. I was looking for her and Mcglone to battle it out on the run as this has been her race to win or lose for some time. I told her that I hoped nothing was broken but she was concerned about her ribs. The whole time that we spoke (albeit brief) she had a very gracious smile even though she was obviously pained. Kind of a regal presence. Hope she’s ok.
This dude from one of the relay teams was jammin’ on the rollers. Other folks were warming up on trainers. Had to take a pic.
Only in San Francisco 
nice whip
Tubies in the old waterbottle:
I saw a lot of this amongst the pros. Shoes secured into position and ready to go, perfecto.
Pwetty.
The minimilist approach. Shoes, hat, bike…
On to the swim. I have never raced the escape but this is my 2nd year working it and conditions seemed near the record setting conditions of last year, except the swim. Reports were that the currents were stronger this year. I’m so gald I moved to the Bay. Can’t get this back home.
Waldo 1st out as expected:
Currents seemed strong. Imagine a floating question mark in the water. That’s what the swimmers looked like they formed as they attempted to swim to shore. A lot of strong swimmers out there.
Pros in chase:
Sorry no bike pics. Doesn’t really matter, this race was won on the run. I’ll give you the short. Waldo held them off to T2 and took off on the run with a short gap. My money was on Hunter Kemper b4 the race if he was close on the run. Kemper overtook him. Don’t know what happened to Lessing.
This dude is not just a strong triathlete but a true runner especially on short course. Really fast and effortless.
Rounding out the podium with a strong finish.
Didn’t know who she was b4 today, but she is buff as hell. She was haulin’. As a matter of fact there were more than the usual buff triathletes in comparison to the slender swimmer built folk that I usually see.
1st Lady Susan Williams
And you know who was chasing her. She’s retiring but she’s still built like a brickhouse. Maybe she will change her mind no?
Mcglones… feet… dammitt!!!
Podium time:
1st all-US 1st place since???
The funniest pic that I didn’t get. The dude in full jail-break uni (white/black stripes) with ball & chain and shackled at the wrist near the waist. He wasn’t using his arms at all and was hauling. I was laughing to hard to snap the pic.
Talked to Bill Bell the day before. I asked him why he was going “short”? He said he’s starting to age a bit and his body is letting him know. Then he quipped that he may do IM Florida later this year. We both got a laugh out that. I told him that I wanted to do the race next year. He replied there’s nothing to it, just get in there go for it. He’s 83 and still beat nearly 1/2 the field out of the water. DAAAAAANNNNNNNGGG.
The most inspiring and touching thing I saw: The 12 year old girl that completed the race, and podiumed in her age group. Yes she did the whole thing by herself!!! She was handed the mic and asked how she felt. She began to talk about how everyone was cheering her on saying “you’re doing good”, “keep it going”, … b4 she could complete her thank you’s to all the nice people that said nice things, she became overcome with a bit of emotion and everyone cheered for her in support and I thought that was sweet (yes I’m secure in my masculinity enough to say it). But that was what the day was about. Cheering people on that were having fun and digging deep to escape. Anyway it was a beautiful day in the Bay. I’m off to the pool now so that the 13 year old doesn’t kick my butt to bad next year. 