Teesdale Triathlon
It was a chilly 7degrees when I signed on this morning at 8AM still not sure if I was going to take part it the race or not – my ham string problem was still niggling and my cold still had not fully cleared up, but I had plenty of time to decide as I was No 101 therefore the 101st to start.
I watched the race start at 9:01AM with a college I had been coaching towards the first TRI entering the pool at 9:21, I watched his swim and cheered him through transition, by now I was caught up in the atmosphere and had decided to go for it.
I entered the pool for the 500m swim at 10:41 and decided to take it steady as not to aggravate my hamstring; it felt like I had just entered the pool when my 20 lengths were over in 9:25 (a time I was very pleased at, as I’d thought I was going much slower)
Out of the pool and into T1 transition – on with my running vest socks cycling shoes, helmet and sunglasses, along with a pair of cycling sleeves as it was still a bit chilly. I made my way easily through transition before carefully mounting my bike (I’d seen 5 people fall off when trying to get underway earlier when I was watching) and I was out of T1 in a slow 2:23
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T2 was a simple affair of rack bike, dump helmet and sleeves, swap shoes and grab a fresh drink and gel then straight out onto the run in 1:13
The run was a hilly 8k, so for me enjoyable (I like running hills – I’m not fast – I just enjoy them) I quickly consumed my second energy gel and worked on settling into my stride but at just over 1-mile it hit me – I had forgot to apply Vaseline to my inner thighs and when your are a big bloke running in a pair of Speedo’s, believe you me, your thighs rub :oO By half way round they were very sore and by the time I entered the sports centre complex there was blood trickling down my inner thighs (I’m currently walking like John Wayne) But I managed the run in 40:30 so very pleased with that and it was all over in a grand total of 1hr and 54mins )
SWIM (500m) - 9:25
T1 - 2:23
BIKE (18miles) – 60:59
T2 – 1:13
RUN (8k) - 40:30
TOTAL - 1hr 54mins
Knocking almost 9mins off last years time – not the 15mins I had planed – but good enough
I can sympathise with you on the thighs as I have the same problem after doing the Beast 13 mile multi terrain today. The stinging is awful!
Superman.
Nasty on the thigh thing. Trying not to think how painful that must be ! Ouch !!
Until i realised his speedos weren't covering everything they should !!
I'm sure you look great in Speedos WW, but please give me a list of when you'll be wearing them so I can avoid the area. Ta !
;-)
Sunburn, at least!
BB
No racing, but I just came in from a 25km run (15 miles) in the forest with OZ, bright autumn sunshine and a light breeze, just lovely to run. Didn't mean to run quite so far but I enjoyed it so much,when we got to the turnaround I decided to take a different slightly longer path home, glad I did.
But he's positive, so must I be for him. )
I know where you're coming from, my sister-in-law has had to give up her dream of racing her first marathon in Berlin, the final diagnosis isn't in yet but she's not only under doctor's orders not to run, she is physically unable to. The tests show she hsa no reserves at all, the doc compared her to a car that doesn't have any petrol, oil, or water.
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner