Well the weekend got off to an early start on Sunday, 13th June 2010 for a 7am start. The final result being in the top 3 was a big bonus and knocking 2 mins off my 2009 was an even better feeling. The weather was perfect and I managed a good start from the gun. However, I need a bit more practice on digging in when drafting others, I came out of the water in 9th and with a kick check with Del as she confirmed my position. My transitions went to plan and I managed to do a clean mount on the bike and get going on the bike. I overtook 5 riders in quick succession and then had a bit of a battle for 3rd place. On the hills I would overtake but then he would overtake me on the downhill section. I got caught in a bit of traffic that provided him with the perfect opportunity but I simply got back into my rhythm to come into transition in 4th place.
Leaving Water at Cosmeston Tri. Credit : Mark Easter (BRAT club).
The transition into t2 was quick but had a slight delay in finding my shoes then got staright into the run without any muscle problems (bonus). The run was relaxed and I found myself in 3rd in the final straight.
Overall Time : 01:06:12
Place : 3rd
Swim : 11:15 (9th)
T1 : 01:15(4th)
Bike : 34:06 (4th)
T2 : 00:30 (13th)
Run : 19:06 (6th)
