this year. We left T1 together and I got my feet into my bike shoes quicker and led out the first mile through the town. Once we hit the road Ed showed his true strength on the bike and passed me. I don't get passed very often on the bike in a triathlon so was surprised at how easy he seemed to pull away. I tried to go with him and held the gap at 1 min 10 secs. I knew if I stuck with him I would be leaving the rest of the field behind. I got back to T2 and was as slick as ever, I set off on the run knowing that I had worked hard on the bike and was destined for the podium unless something went badly wrong. I ran hard and could see Ed in front of me at the turn. I was closing in on him but couldn't get close enough. I finished just 50 seconds behind him. I had the 4th fastest swim of the day, the second fastest bike of the day and the fastest run of the day. My reward for the effort was £20 cash, a free entry into any of the freebird events next year, a trophy and a bottle of wine. I reckon I raced faster due to wearing my new Oakley Jawbones LOL!Friday, 28 August 2009
Beverley Triathlon
A great race from start to finish, that's the first time this season. I had a good swim, exiting the pool at the same time as Ed Charlton Weedy from the Army tri team. For those that don't know he is the Interservice Champion
this year. We left T1 together and I got my feet into my bike shoes quicker and led out the first mile through the town. Once we hit the road Ed showed his true strength on the bike and passed me. I don't get passed very often on the bike in a triathlon so was surprised at how easy he seemed to pull away. I tried to go with him and held the gap at 1 min 10 secs. I knew if I stuck with him I would be leaving the rest of the field behind. I got back to T2 and was as slick as ever, I set off on the run knowing that I had worked hard on the bike and was destined for the podium unless something went badly wrong. I ran hard and could see Ed in front of me at the turn. I was closing in on him but couldn't get close enough. I finished just 50 seconds behind him. I had the 4th fastest swim of the day, the second fastest bike of the day and the fastest run of the day. My reward for the effort was £20 cash, a free entry into any of the freebird events next year, a trophy and a bottle of wine. I reckon I raced faster due to wearing my new Oakley Jawbones LOL!
this year. We left T1 together and I got my feet into my bike shoes quicker and led out the first mile through the town. Once we hit the road Ed showed his true strength on the bike and passed me. I don't get passed very often on the bike in a triathlon so was surprised at how easy he seemed to pull away. I tried to go with him and held the gap at 1 min 10 secs. I knew if I stuck with him I would be leaving the rest of the field behind. I got back to T2 and was as slick as ever, I set off on the run knowing that I had worked hard on the bike and was destined for the podium unless something went badly wrong. I ran hard and could see Ed in front of me at the turn. I was closing in on him but couldn't get close enough. I finished just 50 seconds behind him. I had the 4th fastest swim of the day, the second fastest bike of the day and the fastest run of the day. My reward for the effort was £20 cash, a free entry into any of the freebird events next year, a trophy and a bottle of wine. I reckon I raced faster due to wearing my new Oakley Jawbones LOL!
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Fantastic result Daz, very well done. I'm glad that it's all come together for you at least once this year! :-)
Well done buddy! Great to hear that things are gelling for a change. My last IM had a 6+hr marathon because of stomach cramps. Was worth the effort though. Would recommend Roth to everyone. My 11th IM distance, and best atmosphere!
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