My first A-Race of the season, and it went bang according to plan, except for one small detail, I didn't get the win yet it was definetly a strong performance and I must admit I haven't felt this strong for a few years now.
The race was held in Market Bosworth Lake and was part of the Full Boar Triathlon Series. Joining me in this race was club triathlete and DGTri athlete Barry Farrugia from Malta. The weather was not the best as after a whole week of sunshine, we had clouds and wind but at least the sun was out before the start! The 1500m swim was a two lap course. I started off at a strong tempo pace and was leading the race, which to say the truth I wasn't expecting. As I start the second lap I turned round to see what was happening behind me and I realised I had opened a gap. So I thought 'Right..... GOOO!!'. Pacing myself was a good idea as after pushing the second lap I went out of the water in 21.47 with a 1min 30sec advantage.
After a quick transition, I jumped on the Boardman and started pushing it knowing that the guys behind me are very strong cyclists, one in particular, Hywel Davis. I managed to stay infront for exactly 1 lap (21km) when Hywel sprinted past me. I tried to hold on to him for as long as possible but I must say that for the time being he is a lot stronger on the bike. (please note... for the time being! :p) I am very pleased with my cycling considering this is the third time I have ridden the Boardman and some new equipment on it needs some adjusting, but no excuses the man was stronger... on the day! Finished the bike ride in (42km in total) 1hr 06mins 49sec.
Second transition and I was out on the running course feeling full of energy... emm maybe not. Legs felt heavy but at least I was feeling strong. Although I was losing 15sec a lap to Hywel on the 4 loop running course I still thought I was running quite well at the time, actually looking at the results now surprisingly well. At the end of the run the watch said 35.42........and before you say it.......... No it wasn't a short course! Bang on 10k.......ask the winner!! BLOG
The race was held in Market Bosworth Lake and was part of the Full Boar Triathlon Series. Joining me in this race was club triathlete and DGTri athlete Barry Farrugia from Malta. The weather was not the best as after a whole week of sunshine, we had clouds and wind but at least the sun was out before the start! The 1500m swim was a two lap course. I started off at a strong tempo pace and was leading the race, which to say the truth I wasn't expecting. As I start the second lap I turned round to see what was happening behind me and I realised I had opened a gap. So I thought 'Right..... GOOO!!'. Pacing myself was a good idea as after pushing the second lap I went out of the water in 21.47 with a 1min 30sec advantage.
After a quick transition, I jumped on the Boardman and started pushing it knowing that the guys behind me are very strong cyclists, one in particular, Hywel Davis. I managed to stay infront for exactly 1 lap (21km) when Hywel sprinted past me. I tried to hold on to him for as long as possible but I must say that for the time being he is a lot stronger on the bike. (please note... for the time being! :p) I am very pleased with my cycling considering this is the third time I have ridden the Boardman and some new equipment on it needs some adjusting, but no excuses the man was stronger... on the day! Finished the bike ride in (42km in total) 1hr 06mins 49sec.
Second transition and I was out on the running course feeling full of energy... emm maybe not. Legs felt heavy but at least I was feeling strong. Although I was losing 15sec a lap to Hywel on the 4 loop running course I still thought I was running quite well at the time, actually looking at the results now surprisingly well. At the end of the run the watch said 35.42........and before you say it.......... No it wasn't a short course! Bang on 10k.......ask the winner!! BLOG
Total time 2hrs 05mins 14sec, second overall and satisfied with the work done so far. Barry also had a fantastic race finishing the whole triathlon in 2hrs 33mins 31sec in 29th Position with a 39min 02sec ......don't raise your eyebrows the course is accurate!!! DGtri athletes Sam Anderson and Jamie Harmen had great races. Sam finished 3rd female overall and Jamie finished the triathlon in 2hrs 35mins.... a 25min PB on last year!! Linebreak team-mate Mark Sykes had a good race coming in 4th.
A big well done goes to Full Boar organisers for a great race, great atmosphere, great people and awesome goodie bag. Oh and by the way... I got another pig prize...this time silver!!!
Dermot
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