I was quite busy last weekend since apart from my usual course work, my parents were in Chester and I also had two races: a 1600 yard swim time trial on Saturday 12th March and Race 5 of the Borders Road Running League in Mold, North Wales, on Sunday 13th.
I have recently started swimming with the Chester Academy through the university swimming club and my swimming has improved thanks to some hard training sessions and very useful feedback and advice from the Academy’s coach, Barry. So I was very pleased with my time of 24:51 in the 1600 yard time trial organised by Chester tri club, which was the 5th fastest time out of the female club members. About 18 hours after the swim, I was on the start line for the 5.2 mile race in Mold. My parents came with me and it was really nice to be cheered on by them (and they kindly held our extra layers as we all realised what a surprisingly warm day it turned out to be!). As we started the run, I realised immediately that it was going to be a very hilly course. None of the miles were marked, but I felt strong most of the way and was really pleased to finish in 35:26. Our club finished second overall again in the women’s first division league and I was first of the female club members and 11th out of 79 females from all participating clubs.
This means that I am still in the lead overall in the women’s winter club league. I’m really pleased with my results so far this season and I’d like to thank Chester Tri Club, Barry, my parents for coming to Mold to watch me race during their short stay in Chester and of course my boyfriend and coach, Dermot, for always believing in me and for his constant support.
Johanna
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