Yolanda Smith competed at The Long Course Weekend 3-day triathlon in
Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
This involved a 2.4 mile sea swim on day 1 - 2 laps in 14
degrees and a vicious current that made it tremendously difficult to
get back to shore. Instead of returning in a diagonal direction, many
swimmers had to settle for a more direct route, followed by a run along
the beech! twice. Having seen the conditions, Yolanda sensibly opted
for the 1.2 mile swim instead, which involved just one lap, trying to
swim back to shore against that current just once being bad enough.
Day 2 saw the second part of this Ironman distance event, with a 112
mile cycle ride, over hilly terrain.
Then after another night's rest came the climax - the Wales Marathon
run over a full 26.2 miles, competing against other runners who had not
had such a strenuous weekend. Earlier in the year, Yolanda completed
the Paris Marathon in a time of 3.24.25 so her time on a hilly Welsh
course after the previous 2 days exertions was a good effort and put
her in 153rd spot overall in the marathon.
Giles Cooper also took part in the 2.4 mile swim, as he was in the area
for the Dragon Cycle Sportive on the Sunday.
Results:
Yolanda Smith;
1.2 mile swim 1.14.07
112 mile bike 8.10.43
26.2 mile run 4.01.26
Giles Cooper;
2.4 mile swim 1.56.50
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Steve Hope competed in the Coniston Triathlon last Saturday.
Distances were:
swim - 1500 metres in Coniston lake. Not as cold as expected. The
biggest problem was the choppy water, making breathing more difficult.
bike - 25 miles. The roads were constantly going either up or down, and
twisting left or right. One lap with a nasty, long climb through
Beanthwaite.
run - 6.25 miles. Out and back along road and track. Again a bit
hillier than we were lead to believe.
Results:
48. Steve Hope 29.00 1:32:52 45:04 = 2:46:56 AG=6.
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The Shropshire Triathlon again took place at Ellesmere. 2 members
competed over the distances of; 1500 metres, 25 miles and 6.25 miles.
133. Chris Jordan 23.28 69.52 56.45 = 2.30.05 Age Group 6th.
164. Simon Gull 32.03 83.05 48.52 = 2.44.00 AG = 18.
We are still waiting for Josh Gull to make his first appearance of the
year. Last year Josh completed 2 Olympic Distance Triathlons, but Dad,
Simon, is 1 up so far this year.
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Nathan Tweedie competed in the Leicester Flashman Youth Triathlon at
Lutterworth Sports Centre.
Distances were:
swim 400 metres in a 25m pool.
bike 5 miles being 8 laps.
run 2 miles - 2.5 laps.
Nathan had a great swim in 5:19 minutes putting him in 3rd position,
and hung on to finish 5th overall.
5. Nathan Tweedie 5.19 25.34 12.51 = 43.44
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This weekend sees Paul Gallagher attempt a Triple Ironmanm in the New
Forest. Paul completed a Double Ironman-distance race in Litchfield
last year, and this year is attempting to go one "better" in this 7.2
mile swim, 336 mile bike and 78.6 mile run !!!
Next weekend sees 19 PACTRACers in the Dambuster Triathlon at Rutland
water on Saturday morning, followed by the Oundle Carnival 5k running
race in the afternoon. For an entry to the 5k see http://www.oundlecarnival.co.uk