Start time is 8:03.45, don't know / can't remember my race number but I'll be wearing the same get-up as in the piccy on the left and riding the Silver Bullet so feel free to come over and say hi.
Was meant to be competing at Stratford but was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with cellulitis in the knee, but stiil there to watch my son in the team race, hope you have a good race and the weather is good.
A pleasure to meet you Mr. Squishy...Lady Britspin wants to know why Mr.S...didn't manaage to catch up with the other 220ers sadly, but I believe a good day was had by all..expo was a bit disappointing. Altho those zoot shoes were nice, anyone know the best price for them...TFB had them at £80 or £90 less 10%.
My g/f saw the ambulance on her way home but didn't know what it was for. I just ran in to a friend who also raced and she told me about this... terrible news.
Being a newbie, and thought I'd entered too much too soon, asthis was my third triathlon in as many weekends. Splits are:
Swim 08:16
Bike 48:48
Run 26:50
Total 1:23:54
338th overall.
Obviously need to target running, then bike.
As I'm doing the same race in October, when it's called the Warwickshire Triathlon, targeting at least a 10% reduction in all times.
and d1j1m1, go for the longer distance, no pint short selling yourself. I originally entere dthe Fun event, but upgraded to the Sprint about a month ago, as I thought might as well go the whole hog.
I also did the baby race as my first. Really pleased with 14th place in 1:06 and that was with my chain jumping off because of a crap gear change on the only hill!
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Start time is 8:03.45, don't know / can't remember my race number but I'll be wearing the same get-up as in the piccy on the left and riding the Silver Bullet so feel free to come over and say hi.
Rich
Me = #136. Britspin you're #154.
Your start time is 08:49:30
Your race number is 319
I've been off training since 19th April :-(
My first tri and i can't wait but pretty scared that i've done no training for so long!!!
I'm the one on the green "shrek" trek....
Bring it on!
Was meant to be competing at Stratford but was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with cellulitis in the knee, but stiil there to watch my son in the team race, hope you have a good race and the weather is good.
Prospero
As i've said quite a few times [:)] It's my first so i'm feeling very excited and pretty nervous in equal measures...
Cheers
Will.
Rich - #136
PS. Bring your wallets as there's some good deals to be had on kit there - I went with 1 bike last year and left with 2!
As for the Expo, I got paid yesterday so it could get messy!
Fun2Tri nowhere near as slick.
Which of these two results 'extremes' is the norm then?
(Big shame about: http://leamingtonobserver.co.uk/news74687.html)
1h13:53, 94th overall, 20th in age group and a PB in all 3 disciplines.
PS. Thanks to whoever shouted "Go Squishy" on my way out of T1 - gave me a real boost.
swim 08.08. (also my start time..)
bike 44.12.
Run 20.12.
Total 1.12.37. 65th overall.
Like Mr.S all PBs on this course. Might be 6th in age group...lost count.
Ah well I never made the top 100 ...
er... or 200 but then I'll have to learn to run.
Did you notice some of those run times - I believe under 12 minutes for 5km is a new world record?
And as for those time travellers who clocked over an hour for the swim but still managed a 1:08 overall - I'm well impressed [;)]
I think I'll go the whole distance in October. :-)
Swim 08:16
Bike 48:48
Run 26:50
Total 1:23:54
338th overall.
Obviously need to target running, then bike.
As I'm doing the same race in October, when it's called the Warwickshire Triathlon, targeting at least a 10% reduction in all times.
and d1j1m1, go for the longer distance, no pint short selling yourself. I originally entere dthe Fun event, but upgraded to the Sprint about a month ago, as I thought might as well go the whole hog.
and it's the 60 year olds beating me that bugs me!
Remember there are 50million other Brits NOT doing events so pat yourself on the back and roll on the next.
I also did the baby race as my first. Really pleased with 14th place in 1:06 and that was with my chain jumping off because of a crap gear change on the only hill!
T'was me! Missed Britspin as had to go and get ready for swim!!
Really enjoyed it.
Times were approx:
Swim 8.40
Bike 46.00
Run 25.00
I had this all clocked at just under 1hr 25mins but official timing seems as though its all over the place. 1h 22?!?
Happy with the time though - all PB's. onto the next....