NATIONAL DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
The National Duathlon Championship 2012 arrived. Not only was I excited to put all my hard training to the test, but I was also going to race with my new TT bike for the first time and was looking forward to see the outcome!
The nerves didn’t get the best of me though, I was fully focused and aiming for a satisfying result. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, did some warming up and was soon on the starting line. For the first 5k I kept a good tempo and after 18.53 I was in transition, wasn’t one of my fastest transitions but I was soon going strong on my new Cervelo P3, enjoying the ride to the max. I felt stronger than ever and soon made my way to 4 th place. Kept strong for 3 laps and kept pushing hard till I managed to get myself in 3rd place for the 4th and final lap. In transition 2 and out for the last 3k run. Although it is one of my strengths, the last 3k were quite a struggle. Just a few seconds ahead of the 4th I gave it my best and was in the lead for most of the 3k until he managed to over take me in the final bend. He widened the distance between us quite a lot and I was about to give in and settle for 4th place (would have been pleased just the same) but a voice inside me told me it’s now or never. My family and friends cheers were the last thing I needed to give me that final boost. I gave my last 100m sprint and didn’t stop till I was done….. in 3rd place!!!
In just 1,13:49 I made it to my first podium finish in 3rd place, having been only my second Duathlon this gave me great satisfaction! Would like to thank many people who helped me get there, Dermot my coach and friend, who got me this far, having no doubt that he will lead me to much greater success, Johanna for her professional nutrition advice, my better half Niki for all her support and patience. Antonella my sister in law also for her great support, Jack and Maurice for my bike and all the work and time they put in to it, to make it perfect for me! Last but not least all my supportive friends and family, who make me want to achieve so much more.
The National Duathlon Championship 2012 arrived. Not only was I excited to put all my hard training to the test, but I was also going to race with my new TT bike for the first time and was looking forward to see the outcome!
The nerves didn’t get the best of me though, I was fully focused and aiming for a satisfying result. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, did some warming up and was soon on the starting line. For the first 5k I kept a good tempo and after 18.53 I was in transition, wasn’t one of my fastest transitions but I was soon going strong on my new Cervelo P3, enjoying the ride to the max. I felt stronger than ever and soon made my way to 4 th place. Kept strong for 3 laps and kept pushing hard till I managed to get myself in 3rd place for the 4th and final lap. In transition 2 and out for the last 3k run. Although it is one of my strengths, the last 3k were quite a struggle. Just a few seconds ahead of the 4th I gave it my best and was in the lead for most of the 3k until he managed to over take me in the final bend. He widened the distance between us quite a lot and I was about to give in and settle for 4th place (would have been pleased just the same) but a voice inside me told me it’s now or never. My family and friends cheers were the last thing I needed to give me that final boost. I gave my last 100m sprint and didn’t stop till I was done….. in 3rd place!!!
In just 1,13:49 I made it to my first podium finish in 3rd place, having been only my second Duathlon this gave me great satisfaction! Would like to thank many people who helped me get there, Dermot my coach and friend, who got me this far, having no doubt that he will lead me to much greater success, Johanna for her professional nutrition advice, my better half Niki for all her support and patience. Antonella my sister in law also for her great support, Jack and Maurice for my bike and all the work and time they put in to it, to make it perfect for me! Last but not least all my supportive friends and family, who make me want to achieve so much more.
Barry Farrugia
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