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Ludlow Sprint Tri
Dr Nic Twinks
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Did the South Shropshire Sprint yesterday (400m, 26K, 6.25K) - finished in 1:39:something...was a bit disappointed with that time to be honest, even though I know I shouldn't be. My lack of speed on the bike still frustrates me! And I found the run tougher than I'd expected. V pleased with a swim time of 6:33 tho! :-) Bike was quite hilly I guess, and I think the slightly longer than usual course caught me out a bit.
Still a v nice race, beautiful day, and good to see Daz there (sailing past me on the bike shouting "Come on!!!")
Not sure what his finish time was but probably 1:20-1:25?
MMmmm Universal Twinkler raced too and did a great time of 1:28 - only a few months after getting out of plaster!
How did you find it, Daz?
Still a v nice race, beautiful day, and good to see Daz there (sailing past me on the bike shouting "Come on!!!")
Not sure what his finish time was but probably 1:20-1:25?
MMmmm Universal Twinkler raced too and did a great time of 1:28 - only a few months after getting out of plaster!
How did you find it, Daz?
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yes Nic had a good time.. and was very pleased with my progress since the op!
whats more the 1:28 beat last years time by nearly 2mins.. so well chuffed!
And you WILL get faster on the bike I promise!
I was thinking of you three as you pootled speedily about that gorgeous town.
Well done.
[drums claws tappily]
come ON Daz...
Well I saw Daz once on the bike (as he overtook me! Having started 10 mins? after me on the swim) and then once on the run too. He looked v cheery both times and gave me a high five on the run. I think he must have finished between 1:20 and 1:25..but for more info than that we have to wait for the fella himself.
Daz?
[impatient tapping grows louder...]
I suspect he's writing up a nice long detailed report...
being force fed cream teas and muffins by his olds....
'oh but we never get to see you these days...'
Wow... I never knew!!
(and pssst, you were lucky.. most of the gap toothed locals were still in bed.. thats why its run early on a sunday morn...!!)
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
I thought I was lost on the bike too at one point...no one around and I had fears of missing a sign or something.
what did ya' do Daz?
but I showed you the course a month before...!!!
Daz, those zipped leather masks are actually very aero.
Anyways, I was q pleased with result (16th, somewhere after 1:20) having had cold all week. I took a load of cystitis sachets (sodium citrate) and massaged legs with cold shower day before because my legs just werent moving. helped a bit (apart from slight stomach ache, ha!)
I think I made a nice trail of phlegm on the bike route to help the others find their way - did my bit for the marshalling! My swim was perfick. Not sure yet but maybe dipped under 6:10. T's were ok. Bike was a nigthmare though, legs suffering. And on first half of run I couldnt get them going at all. Run was slower than last year. But time was 3mins faster than last year so musn't grumble.
Good to meet the tt crew, as well as twinkler and dr nic.
I was forced to go home a few hours later and endure a full slap up dinner from my folks. Isn't that annoying!
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
did you buy the whoel bike or just the frame from COB? I wouldn't mind upgrading to that carbon compact frame. def looked the part!
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
And MM yes you did indeed show me the bike course but I didn't remember it well enough to be 100% sure I hadn't gone wrong..when I hadn't seen hide nor hair of anyone else for about 10 mins..!
good time, with cystitis too!! Results are normally out 2-3days after.. so I'd say expect an email by wed-thurs...
Ah thats where I went wrong.. didn't peroxide before the tri...!!!
But oh the mental torture!
MM - You should have seen me blag the cystitis cures. Claimed they were for my mum who was standing outside unknowingly as I pointed to her from the desk and waved. Im such a git, ha :O)
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
I thought COB's approach was excellent and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone - very helpful and "soft sell". Also the bottom line was good. The bike retails at £2,200 - take off the Cosmos wheels (about £160), makes it £2040 and I got it for £1600. I love the bike to bits and had upgraded from an Aly framed Scott. It's smooth as silk to ride, responsive and comfortable. If I'd done yesterdays race on the Scott I would have been shaken to bits.
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
bought my first roadie bike off of CoB too (when they were based in ludlow still).. nice bunch
and sounds like a nice bike too there Slow!!! and good price..
(oh and Daz be warned... yer mum maybe reading this...!! I've been caught out like that in the past..!! Gulp!!)