Mulletman Triathlon

Written by Dan Arnett

Race Report Race Name: Mullet Man Triathlon
Location: Perdido Key, FL (Florabama)Travel time from Atlanta: ~ 6 hrs
Distance: 400/17/4�

Swim Course:Ocean swim.  Out 50 meters to 1st buoy, parallel for 300 and back to shore.  Water temperature is wetsuit legal and you may have to encounter some breakers on the way out and in.�

Bike Course: Leave transition to the left for an out and back along the coast with a decent bridge at mile 2 and 15.  Road conditions were good as long as you stay out of the bike lane.  Ride in the road vice the bike lane.  Be careful of the turn around because it was not well marked.�

Run Course: Leave transition to the left and cross the road.  Run to the bridge, under it and back.  Water stops will be at mile 1, 2 & 3.  The second water stop is under the bridge.  If you are in a pack, try to get to the aid station first because there was only 2 or 3 people handing out the water. �

Transitions: This is an open transition.  What that means is that it’s a first come first served.  Get there a bit early so that you can get a good spot in transition.  I recommend somewhere near the road and to the left as you face the road.  It will give you a longer run from the water, but allow you to get in and get out faster overall. The transition is set up in a parking lot which has some large rocks.  If you have sensitive feet, keep a set of sandals as you come from the beach and into transition.  The run from the water is about 100 meters in sand.�

Post Race: This race is great for an early season low key time or a first timer.  The race is really informal and has a festive atmosphere.  You get tickets for free beer and food afterwards.  They have several categories to enter so there is a good chance of getting some hardware to take home.  ResultsI ended up 4th overall and 1st in my age group.  Not bad for running the 4 mile course in a mullet wig.