Shropshire Triathlon,
Ellesmere 25/05/2014 – ITU World Championship Qualifying event
Olympic distance race:
1500m lake swim / 40k Bike / 10k run
Weather was inclement
to say the least. Arrived at transition 08:30, located my bike position 379 and
set about preparing for the race. As usual at these races my fellow competitors
were full of chat and wit which helps to calm the pre-race nerves. The race was going off in age group waves
with my age group 50/54 going of last at 10:50 mixed in with the other older
age groups. Swim went well with exit into T1 at 21 mins 42 sec. Raced through
transition and onto the bike leg. Route was well marked and marshalled. There
were showers throughout and a strong headwind making the last 10k tough on
already tired legs. Into T2, 1hr 10 mins 49 sec. Into the final leg a 10k run
on paths and back roads. The run was advertised as undulating, the climbs were
challenging on tired legs. Finished the run 43 mins 53 sec, Total finishing time
2hr 20m mins 12 secs. 10th In age category 50/54 with overall
position 122nd.
Overall a great well
organised event. Highly recommended.
Don Whiley
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