This weekend we travelled up to Leeds for a triathlon. Leeds is a big race that attracts competitors from all over the country.
Transition is a very large area so was crucial that I knew where my bike was. The swim was a 200m lake swim out past a buoy and then back in. There was a gentle slope into the water and we were set off in two’s, 2 seconds apart.
Exiting from the swim was a long run slightly uphill to transition whilst removing my wetsuit. I had chosen to swim in one but others had decided to go without.
It was then off onto the bike which was on a closed road. A steep uphill start with a few dead turns and sharp bends, the bike course was enjoyable for most.
Back into transition and off onto my favourite part, the run. The run was mostly on a incline and it was great to have supporters along the course to encourage us all. The finish was onto blue carpet and up a raised platform which will be where the professional athletes will compete tomorrow.
It was a great day with good results from all within the club.
Race report written by Sam.
Results were:
T3 Boys
Sam 13th boy
Thomas 19th boy
Jarryd 29th boy
T3 Girls
Charlotte 8th girl
Hannah 20th girl
T2 Boys
Lewis 15th boy
T2 Girls
Mollie 4th girl
Daniel came 5th in Sprint race and Larissa 22nd Girl in Youth race.
