Had a strong swim - hardest part was navigating round the slower swimmers of previous waves. No matter how much I looked up and thought I'll head round them, they always seemed to wander right into my path.

nothing

Took my time to put jersey and socks on (so glad I did)


Could do transition much faster but cautious about being out on bike for 3hours plus unprepared so for now, happy to take my time

Even though I really wanted to see what I could do on the bike and raced the race as if there wasn't another lap or section I really suffered for going a bit too hard on the bike.

Took time again to have half a puree and a drink and a stretch

stretch calves properly. did hip flexors which helped but calves were tight just setting off on the run

First lap I was hurting, calves and ankles, second lap I was dying and had to walk most of the last quarter of the run.
Gutted

Due to being very tired following Ripon I missed alot of the training I should have been doing. I knew this going into the race and it really showed on the run. I needed to do more long runs really.

Cried a bit cos embarrased to cross the line looking crippled.


lack of training


Absolutely brilliant organisation of the race.