The London Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic

I only managed 2 swims in the previous 7 weeks due to a crash where I dislocated my shoulder. So more training would obviously improve my times. I had swam quicker before the crash. I also need to improve my sighting.My wave had 341 I started on the outside but near the front.

The transition went well I used lots of body glide and it worked perfectly then it was a run upstairs to the transition probably about 300 meters in all.

I would like to learn a flying mount for next time.

Found the ride difficult after the swim which took alot out of me.

I would improve my aero position, overal I was disoppointed in my bike ride I can ride alot faster only 2 weeks ago I did a 50 + mile ride and had my average speed up at 20 mph. Next time it will be better.

Transition went well I got running pretty well.

Do more bricks again it was a long run through the transition.

wind was in your face on half of each lap, I did walk on several occassions but only for short distances as I got encouregment from others compeditors to keep going which was great.

Need to train more and improve my run time, the time was 11 minutes slower then my fastest run time.

Did some stretches and walked round the expo and chilled out.


Missing the training with my shoulder definately hurt my swim and possibly my running I should have trained harder with my running, in fact I now know how much training is involved for next year.


Overall I really enjoyed the day and found it really well organised over the 2 days including sprint and olympic distance races there was over 8000 competitors, they claim biggest tri in the world. I found everybody really friendly and very well set out.