11-08-2014, 11:33 AM
5th overall on Sunday and British Champ in 30-34 age group
Finished off the day with a 33:40 10k split, so super happy with the race. Actually managed to sleep the night before (I usually don't) so felt amazing on the start line. Great swim, strong on the bike despite torrential rain/wind and then was absolutely bouncing along on the run (first time at <78kg in a while!).
Unfortunately struggled with my bike helmet clasp in T1 which cost me 40s (and 3 places in the overall). Also I didn't go full-gas on the bike as was very risk-averse on corners in the wet after my crash in June, but the 30-34 title was my goal... so all good.
Managed to avoid stuffing my face with cakes and sweets (ok I had one ice cream) so feeling good today. Nice easy 8.5k this morning feeling loose and no tightness or injury.
Planning a time-on-feet run tomorrow (90 mins in the morning maybe), then easy day weds and straight back into the 2k's on Thurs (although no pressure on times...). Hopefully we can chat before then (will connect).
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PYL - hello there - you're actually not the first hi-jacker we've had... but I don't mind! Glad to hear someone else is able to find the thread useful. The race I'm doing is the IM 70.3 Triathlon World Champs in Mont Tremblant (Canada) on Sept 7th. Very much looking forward to visiting Canada.
J
Finished off the day with a 33:40 10k split, so super happy with the race. Actually managed to sleep the night before (I usually don't) so felt amazing on the start line. Great swim, strong on the bike despite torrential rain/wind and then was absolutely bouncing along on the run (first time at <78kg in a while!).
Unfortunately struggled with my bike helmet clasp in T1 which cost me 40s (and 3 places in the overall). Also I didn't go full-gas on the bike as was very risk-averse on corners in the wet after my crash in June, but the 30-34 title was my goal... so all good.
Managed to avoid stuffing my face with cakes and sweets (ok I had one ice cream) so feeling good today. Nice easy 8.5k this morning feeling loose and no tightness or injury.
Planning a time-on-feet run tomorrow (90 mins in the morning maybe), then easy day weds and straight back into the 2k's on Thurs (although no pressure on times...). Hopefully we can chat before then (will connect).
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PYL - hello there - you're actually not the first hi-jacker we've had... but I don't mind! Glad to hear someone else is able to find the thread useful. The race I'm doing is the IM 70.3 Triathlon World Champs in Mont Tremblant (Canada) on Sept 7th. Very much looking forward to visiting Canada.
J