2021 Cal Tri Events Race Temps & Sunrise Data
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| Date | Race | High/Low Temp. | Water Temp. | Sunrise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.18.21 | Forth Worth | 78/55° | 68 | 6:56 AM |
| 4.25.21 | Austin | 80/59° | 68 | 6:53 AM |
| 5.2.21 | Lake Monticello | 76/51° | 65 | 6:16 AM |
| 5.9.21 | Lake Perris | 80/52° | 62 | 5:52 AM |
| 6.27.21 | Fry’s Spring | 87/66° | 75 | 5:53 AM |
| 7.11.21 | Crozet Park | 87/67° | 85 | 6:02 AM |
| 8.22.21 | Walnut Creek | 85/65° | 85 | 6:35 AM |
| 9.12.21 | Washington D.C. | 81/59° | 69 | 6:48 AM |
| 9.26.21 | Chrlottesville | 78/58° | 68 | 7:05 AM |
| 10.3.21 | Los Angeles | 79/60° | 75 | 6:49 AM |
| 10.31.21 | Newport Dunes | 71/59° | 65 | 7:10 AM |
2021 Cal Tri Lake Monticello – 5.2.21 Sold Out
2021 Cal Tri Lake Monticello – 5.2.21 reached capacity a full three months before the race due to a combination of above average interest and precautions put in place to support socially distanced racing. Athletes from 20 states, the District of Columbia and US Armed Forces Europe will be competing in 18 separate events throughout the day ranging from a 5K to a 70.3-mile triathlon. A waitlist is available but interested participants are encouraged to sign-up for one of the other five 2021 Cal Tri Events races in the area throughout the summer.
“This race is an opportunity to showcase the Lake Monticello community and surrounding area. The participant list is really young, averaging 33 years old and including 50 youth athletes. Memories will be made at 2021 Cal Tri Lake Monticello.” says Thom Richmond, Cal Tri Events President.
Volunteers and volunteer groups are still needed to support the race. Individual volunteers are eligible for a free race entry to a future race via California Triathlon’s VOGO – Volunteer One, Get One Program. Additionally, large volunteer groups are eligible for a significant contribution based on their participation level. Please contact Marina at Marina@CaliforniaTriathlon.org for details and thank you in advance.
With safety top of mind, the World Triathlon COVID-19 Prevention guidelines for Event Organizers will be utilized in conjunction with guidance with state and local guidance. Athlete precautions include greatly expanded transition areas, a modified race schedule, temperature screening, streamlined packet pickup, rolling swim starts, mask usage before the race as well as provided at the finish line, and sparse aid stations with only bottled water provided. Cal Tri Events produced a successful social distanced race in 2020 and will bring that experience to this race.
About Lake Monticello. Lake Monticello is a private 3,500-acre community anchored around a 350-acre lake. Members, nearly 10,862, enjoy many recreational areas and amenities, including five beaches, a marina, a championship 18-hole golf course, six tennis courts, a restaurant, and clubhouses. Additionally, they have access to community playgrounds, a pool, and various recreational fields and courts. The community is close to many nearby historical attractions, wineries, breweries, and easy access to Charlottesville, Virginia.
About Cal Tri Events. Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)3 non-profit with a safe, affordable, and accessible mission. It is the largest nationwide short course triathlon series.
Craig Alexander Joins California Triathlon Soup
Australian Craig Alexander, 5x World Champion, shares his main tips on how to run faster off the bike (a vital skill for any triathlete).
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California Triathlon Baseline Challenge
It’s the beginning of a new year and everybody is dreaming big dreams. Whether you are an elite athlete, a middle-of-the-packer or looking to get to your first finish line we encourage you to set an early season baseline that you can measure against later in the year and have it to compare with next year and beyond. To make the process a little bit more fun, we turned the baseline test into a challenge for the team too!
STEP #1: 5K run at tempo (or fast pace) after a 1-mile warm-up. Record the 5K run time. Also record environmental information like temperature and humidity if possible. Avoid high intensity for 3 days and then proceed to Step #2.
STEP #2: 12.5-mile tempo bike (or fast pace) & 5K run after a 1-mile warm-up. Separately record the bike time and the run time. Both disciplines can be outdoors or indoors. Also record environmental information like temperature and humidity if possible.
STEP #3: Calculate Brick Impact Percentage = Impacted 5K (Step #2) / 5K (Step 1) – 1.
RESULTS. The smaller the Brick Impact Percentage the better. A number of 0.10 or below is considered good. If the number is greater than 0.10 you might consider moderating the bike pace. With increased brick training and overall fitness, that number will likely decrease.
VARIATIONS
- Olympic Distance Baseline. The same steps but with a 10K bike and 40K (24.85 miles)
- The order of Step #1 and Step #2 can be reversed.
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John Cobb Joins Latest California Triathlon Soup
FRESH SOUP! A new batch of California Triathlon Soup with John Cobb, legendary inventor and JCOB‘s CTO, provides technical insights on bike saddles and short cranksets.
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Sean “Wattie” Watkins Joins California Triathlon Soup
Sean “Wattie” Watkins of Wattie Ink joins California Triathlon Soup for our first interview of 2021. We cover all things Wattie Ink and Sean gives advice to make your apparel game correct.
Braveheart Coaching & Cal Tri Events Launch Hybrid Coaching Program for Athletes
Athletes at select 2021 Cal Tri Events races can get race ready with coaching support from 5x World Champion triathlete Lesley Paterson and her husband, Dr. Simon Marshall, an expert in sports psychology who has worked with the top bike teams at the Tour De France. “We are so excited to partner with Cal Tri so that we can offer our unique blend of mental and physical training in order to maximize the potential of every athlete no matter their ability or goals. Triathlon has the potential to change your life in ways you can’t imagine and we want to use our 30 years of experience to help you achieve that!”
At Braveheart Coaching, we understand the importance of coaching the whole person. Sure, there’s a whole bunch of science-based training techniques, drills, splits and progress assessments, but at its core, it’s about building a trusted relationship to help your mind and body reach its potential. And, this takes a team.
Now’s the chance to learn first-hand, the physical and mental techniques that helped make Lesley a five-time triathlon world champion. The unique and proven physical training methods of a top professional triathlete combined with a bento box full of ass-kicking psychological weapons. This is the next generation of endurance coaching: toughening up your body and then training your mind to get out of its way. Sort of like putting the heart and mind into brave.
2021 Cal Tri Races (currently)
- 2021 Cal Tri Fort Worth – 4.18.21
- 2021 Cal Tri Austin – 4.25.21
- 2021 Cal Tri Lake Monticello – 5.2.21
- 2021 Cal Tri Lake Perris – 5.9.21
Braveheart Hybrid Coaching Program Features
- Detailed 12 Week Training Plan From Lesley & Simon including 2 amendments per athlete throughout the program
- Group Kickoff Meeting With Lesley & Simon to walk you through the program
- Monthly Group Zoom Meeting With Lesley & Simon to answer questions and deliver brain training tips and tricks
- A Moderated GroupMe With Other Athletes Doing Your Event where you will have access to Lesley and Simon plus experienced ambassadors to answer your questions
Registration: $100 is the special introductory price. Registration opens January 3 and closes January 31. New race registrants can add the Braveheart Coaching Option during race registration. Existing race registrants must return to their race registration confirmation email. Click on the “Manage Your Registration” link. Then click “Manage Registration”. Click “Add-Ons” on the menu. Finally, confirm payment. Space is limited. Register Today!
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The Brave Athlete from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson will help you take control of your brain so you can train harder, race faster, and better enjoy your sport.
California Triathlon 10-Year Anniversary Kit By Wattie Ink
The California Triathlon 10-Year Anniversary Kit by Wattie Ink is now available for ordering with orders arriving March 1, 2021. Athletes can use the convenient Wattie Ink Sizing Chart. And don’t worry, if you don’t get the sizes exactly right, Wattie Ink offers free returns on California Triathlon gear. So stay tuned!
California Triathlon is required attire to participate in Epic Rides and the 90 Day Sprint Program. By wearing a Cal Tri kit athletes enjoy all the benefits and support associated with representing California Triathlon on race day.
Want to try before you buy? Visit Wattie Ink at select Cal Tri Events races Spring 2021
- 2021 Cal Tri Austin – 4.25.21 (Texas)
- 2021 Cal Tri Lake Monticello – 5.2.21 (Virginia)
- 2021 Cal Tri Lake Perris – 5.9.21 (California)
| Item | Price |
| Contender Sleeveless Tri Top | $80 |
| Contender Aero Sleeved Tri Top | $100 |
| Contender Tri Short | $80 |
| Challenger Tri Top | $70 |
| Challenger SS Tri Top | $85 |
| Challenger Tri Short | $70 |
| Contender Cycling Jersey | $90 |
| Contender Cycling Bib Shorts | $105 |
| Contender 2.0 Aero Speedsuit | $145 |
| Contender 2.0 Sleeveless Aero Speedsuit | $135 |
|
Contender Lightweight Vest |
$90 |
| Arm Warmers | $30 |
Cal Tri Events 2020 Report & 2021 Outlook
THE CAL TRI RECIPE. The 2019 race season wrapped up at a sold-out 2019 Cal Tri Newport Dunes – 11.2.19 and athletes raised over $250,000 for Special Olympics and Crohn’s & Colitis. The Newport Beach Special Events Office shared that the race was one of the best produced events in recent memory. The safe, affordable and accessible “Cal Tri Recipe” was possible even in a city with a $1.8 million owner-occupied housing median value and median household income of $128,294.
EXPANSION PLANS. In early 2020, Cal Tri Events committed to expand nationally by bringing the “Cal Tri Recipe” to the Top 20 U.S. markets by 2022. Our definition of the perfect race venue is one that is within an hour of a major population center but not so close as to incur high emergency services fees that would overburden our safe, affordable and accessible model. It is helpful when a city views participation sports as a community health benefit as well as a tourism driver versus an opportunity to balance the city budget. We initiated discussions with the powers to be from coast to coast and followed up with site visits where the opportunities arose. The 2021 Cal Tri Events Calendar is a reflection of those efforts.
COVID-19 FALLOUT. Everyone’s 2020 plans took a major hit due to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes athletes, coaches, triathlon clubs, charities, races, race registration companies and all the various organizations that support those ecosystems. Consolidation is the trend with a healthy number of race producers looking to sell their races in an uncertain market or shuttering operations until things get back to some version of normal. On a positive note, bike shops, which had been in decline for years, marked a significant uptick with more people looking for healthy outdoor options. Getting a new bicycle is no easy task for the first time in years.
2021 OUTLOOK. The 2021 race season might be different depending on which region of the country you reside. Grassroots races with smaller numbers where an overwhelming majority of the participants will sleep in their own bed probably have a leg up on larger races that rely on the “heads in beds” sports tourism business. Ironman 70.3 Arizona took place last Sunday and the limited finisher data suggests athletes, especially women, are cautious relative to a return to racing at this time.
Even races with a 40 year history can’t get confirmation of new race dates until January 2021 at the earliest. Many races that have arranged race dates have not opened registration due to an agreement with the venue or their own uncertainty relative to the financial viability of a reduced attendance event. Combine hesitancy on behalf of the athlete with uncertainty on behalf of the race and venue and it adds up to a very soft first half of 2021.
2021 ADVICE. Be optimistic, informed and ready to adapt.
- Just like in any other year, plan out your 2021 calendar and the associated training that comes with it. Identify your target races and then commit to the training.
- Remember that many 2021 races are already approaching capacity because of 2020 rollover athletes. 2021 Cal Tri Lake Monticello – 5.2.21 is approaching 500 athletes and will likely sell out.
- Pick races that have the best chance of happening. Many large marathons have already moved their events out of the first half of 2021 so registering for an early season marathon might not be your best bet.
- Understand the race refund, transfer and deferral policies. Athletes who registered for a 2020 Cal Tri race that was cancelled due to Covid-19 are allowed to transfer to any 2021 Cal Tri race and upgrade to any event as long as they do that by December 31, 2021. This wasn’t part of the original “no refund, transfer or deferral” policy.
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