unique selling points to bring athletes to their race. A purpose-built loch is going to take some beating.Organised by Fleet Feet triathlon club, this event gave athletes the choice of standard and sprint distances. The cloudy but warm conditions meant

(even those who knew what was in store), with many slowing to a shuffle. Weather conditions were close to perfect: warm, sunny and with a very light breeze. A blustery morning might have made for quite a different race.The next couple of roadside

sweat. Once you've warmed up along quiet residential streets, you'll have to slog it out on a single trail climbing the tough Leckhampton hill. At 5K the slope finally plateaus so you can enjoy the stunning Malvern Hill views and look out for the Devils

along the way making sure you'll never have a dull moment. Some fast times will be notched up in this event, chosen as the County 10 Mile Championship and the final race in the 2011 Leicestershire Road Running League. However, even if you're not a speed