Oohh I could definately win the longest blog award but here is the condensed version.
This was my first Triathlon, my first open water swim, my longest ever cycle.
I swam 1 hour 50 had calf cramp after 40 minutes or so and only succeeded in beating a few stragglers at the back who were doing breast stroke.
Swallowed a bit too much lake water so had to rush to the loo and spent 10mins in transition. I then grabbed my bike one of the few remaining on the lot. Hoped on at 8am ready for the ride.
A lonely slog of a cycle ended after 8 hours at 4pm just beating the cut off. Quick rush through transition out on the run with a little under 7 hours to go.
Took the run steady, ate loads, run/walk throughout and last hour and a half got strong and managed to pass about 15-20 people in the final 8 miles or so. Finished in a time of 16:05 with just under an hour to spare before cut off.
Great race, incredible day, my family, supporters, fellow competitors all made it a day to remember. Will be back for more 2015/2016.
