Posted by steffan on Jun 13, 2010 in Feature Story, MyBlog, Races, Sprint, Triathlon | 0 comments
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...
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Posted by steffan on May 9, 2010 in Beca Mair Ford, Catrin Gwen Ford, Events, Feature Story, MyBlog, Sprint, Team Trisports | 0 comments
Well the first triathlon of the season and a very cold start. The weather was 10 degrees celcius but apparently the water was 14 degrees – what a bonus. The swim was not the best and although I picked a good line I got beaten up a bit and didn’t swim to plan. My stroke was a bit of a mess, the exit was good and I managed a quick change and run to the bike. Here again I wasn’t...
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Posted by steffan on Jun 15, 2009 in Feature Story, MyBlog, Sprint, Team Trisports | 0 comments
An early Sunday morning start of 7am in Cosmeston Triathlon nr Cardiff. The result wasn’t too bad and show’s a steady improvement. Still I’m not happy about my bike performance as I think this should be coming on a bit quicker. The course was a genuine 750 metre swim, near enough to 20k and run was 5k according to the race organisers. I came overall 5th and I guess registers as...
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Posted by steffan on Jun 12, 2009 in MyBlog, Sprint, Team Trisports | 0 comments
Well it’s finally time for me to share my first triathlon race result. The race was on a Sunny day and came on the back of a stressfull week as Beca had been in Hospital. The journey started with Tony Shortland driving to the Northampton venue. I was amused with him checking the top of the car on the way to ensure my bike was still on stop, he was very nervous.
I finally got my bike...
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