2 PACTRACers chose to debut in the Ironman at Kalmar on Sweden's south-east coast.
The 2.4 mile swim took place in the Baltic Sea. 2 laps.
The 112 mile bike course went over the 4-mile long bridge to the tourist island Oland. A fast and flat course.
The 2.6 mile marathon run went along the coastline before finishing in the old town.3 laps. flat.
Athletes from 40 countries competed in dry 70 degree temperatures.
Results:
223. Giles Cooper 1:11:08 5:32:42 3:45:09 = 10:28:59 Age Group 18th.
915. Charlie Brookes 1:15:03 6:19:01 4:27:47 = 12:01:51 AG 189
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Paul Spain, meanwhile competed in the World Duathlon Championships in
Ottawa, Canada. The course followed along the Ottawa River coastline.
run 6.25 miles
bike 25 miles
run 3 miles.
Paul said: "I had a great race and loved every minute."
Result:
9th. Paul Spain 37:56 66:43 20:35 = 2:05:14
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Rob Hammond came 3rd overall at the Boxend Off-road triathlon
series. He was also 1st in his Age Group. The Series consisted of 4
races with the best 3 times to count. Rob did all 4.
Distances were:
swim 750 meters in the lake.
bike 6 miles off-road.
run 3 miles off-road.
Results:
3. Rob Hammond 1:03:14 59:36 59:09 1:00:07 Best 3 to count = 2:58:52 AG 1st.
Their were 193 competitors who took part overall, with 30 completing at least 3 races.
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PACTRAC had 2 members competing in the Newbiggin Sprint
Triathlon, in the North East. This was the final Qualifying race for
the 2014 European Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships to be held in
Kitzbuhel, Austria, next June. As such the cream of British Triathlon
Age Group Competitors were there.
Distances were:
swim 750 meters in the lake.
bike 12.5 miles on part-closed roads
run 3 miles.
102. Jon Dundee 12:46 41.10 21:57 = 1:15:53
163. Tracy McCartney 13.49 44:42 20:54 = 1:19:25
Tracey qualified 2nd in her Age Group for next
year's European Championships in Austria!
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PACTRAC had 3 teams at the National Relay Triathlon Championships, held at
Holme Pierepoint, Nottingham.
Each athlete had to swim 500 meters in
turn in the lake. Then each in turn had to bike 9 miles, before each
ran 3 miles - so there was plenty of rest for each athlete between
disciplines.
15th. Pactrac Perfectionists 3:19:52
Nathan Tweedie / Neil Tandy / Paul Vernon / Sean Beard.
5:52 6:38 7:08 13:04
25:34 22:43 24:59 22:44
16:41 18:25 18:32 17:24
42. Pactrac Pretty Boys 3:47:00
Forscutt / Giles / Mills / Pooley
7:58 11:10 10:15 8:32
29:09 25:15 26:49 24:21
25:01 19:13 19:48 19:23
Pactrac Pacers
Gregg / Goatly / Findlay / Jennings
No result so far, because their Timing Chip didn't work!