There were 3 large lanes with 3 swimmers in each so no one impeding anyone else. We picked tiles for lanes and I was dreading being in the middle and not being able to keep a straight line. Luckily I chose by a lane line. At the far side of my lane was a girl who was my pace (a bit faster towards the end) so it was perfect pacing.
Laps were counted rounded down to the nearest half length (0.25 lap) when the whistle blew.

Be more confident in flip turns. I tried a couple in the warm up and just couldn't judge the wall properly. It was a different kind of edge to the one I am used to but even in the actual swim I found I was on the wall before I thought. Weird.

5mins to get out of pool and get ready for the bike which was on other side of building.
Quite a tight transition but volunteers were very helpful setting up bikes for you.


nothing. I was one of the last to arrive there though - story of my life with transitions!

All bikes set to same resistance and I think it was too low - once the momentum was going it was just whizz your legs around as fast as possible.
Volunteers were amazing, coming round encouraging and counting down the time (which was on a big digital clock as well)

Nothing. Spin biking isn't my speciality but this was quite amusing.

This transition was quite easy - except for the stairs! We had to go up 2 levels to the indoor track.
I had just pulled on some tri bottoms on over my swimsuit for the bike and now a lady helped me get my tri top on over my swimsuit for the run

11th equal as quite a few people got 30 laps (though no other females)
This was fun until my legs got tired! I didn't particularly like all the corners and banking though. The volunteers were amazing. We each had our own counter who introduced themselves at the start and cheered us on. I heard encouraging words and my name on EVERY lap.


Nothing. This is fine for where I am in the season. Apart from the couple of races I have done everything at E pace so no complaints.
It would be nice to be able to finish stronger though

Hanging on to edge of the rail and panting til I got my breath back.
Then I watched the next wave set off and went downstairs to shower and change. Very civilised


Base training


Volunteers were amazing and so enthusiastic and encouraging.
Very well run race.
Due to the spacing of waves (8am to 12pm) not a lot of people hanging around right to the end so post race atmosphere not great.