Triathlons
After the Aquabike events, I felt I was cheating by not finishing a race properly. So when Sue got into regular running with her friend I joined them a couple of times and thought 5km is manageable. Today I did the Ocean Triathlon Club Sept Sprint Tri at Leybourne. Thoroughly enjoyed it, legs a bit […]
Having done the standard distance Aquabike in June I moved up to Middle Distance. This is half ironman distance but not at all in the same league as the real ironman which includes the half or full distance marathon. The nice thing about Aqua is that when you rack the bike at the end of […]
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Having enjoyed my open water swim in the Thames on June 1, I was ready to TRI again! I found Aquathon. A triathlon without the run. Off to Ashford on June 15 for Tri-Spirit event. I did the standard distance 1.5k swim and 40k bike. Great venue. Lake temp 18 degrees and a lovely flat […]
It’s all over! An experience of a life time. The AG World Champioships in London, never to be forgotten. I had a great weekend and was so grateful to the many friends and family who came to cheer me on. Also thanks to those who sent their best wishes. After some atrocious weather, Sunday morning blossomed […]
Nearly there now, just under two weeks to the big event in London. Training has gone well. Easing up slightly now but keeping everything well oiled. Must cut back on the wine, I am sure that isn’t allowed. Some lovely swims on Monday evenings along with beautiful sunsets. It has been a great summer […]
Steady tapered training now leading up to my big World Championship day on 15th Sept. Fit and healthy at the moment, hope it stays that way. Tomorrow is a 25mile TT at Brenzett. Penultimate rider out of 60 to start. The last rider KT is likely to win, will probably pass me before I’m settled […]
What a brilliant day! Nearly 2000 athletes including elites, paras and juniors. Liverpool is a lovely city now. Took time before the start to look around. Great place to visit and lovely weather. My Olympic Distance race started at 8.00am so reasonably cool but was pretty warm by the run. A good swim in 27:11 […]
Although only a Sprint (half my usual distance) this was one of my hardest triathlons so far. It took place in Llandudno with a scenic bike route around the Marine Drive of Gt Orme. This has a steep climb followed by a fast descent. The sea swim was OK apart from me tearing my wetsuit […]
I suppose the result of my race competing for Great Britain in the 2013 Age Group Triathlon European Championships in Turkey can only be described as Sod’s Law! The race of my life came to an abrupt end on lap three of the bike section. Racing on a closed road I was in touch […]
What a day! Very nervous as this was the first of my World qualifiers. Had studied opposition and honestly didn’t think I would make top 5 for qualification, but I did! Staggered over line to find I was 4th and later in day this was revised to 3rd due to penalty minutes added to […]