Dave Patmore-Hill competed in the Half-Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Luxembourg.
The distances of a Half-Ironman are:
swim 1.2 miles in the lake.
bike 56 miles.
run 13.1 miles.
Dave was very happy with his time, as he has been unable to run train properly for a while due to injury. He kept to a sensible race plan and put all three disciplines together well. He had a great run of 1:28 hours, bearing in mind his recent Achilles tendonitis.
Dave said: "The best bit though, was that I dislocated my thumb in the swim, popped over on my back and slipped it back in ... being an ex rugby player does have it's uses!!!"
Dave has already qualified for the Half-Ironman World Championships in Canada in September and was using this race as part of his preparation.
247. Dave Patmore-Hill 32:37 2:44:19 1:28:38 = 4:45:34 AG 29th.
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PACTRAC had 2 competitor's in the European Triathlon Championships in Kitzbuhl, Austria this weekend.
Tracy McCartney:
"It was a great race. I came 12th, after a shocking swim, but stunning cycle and great run - it rained throughout but was an amazing experience."
Tracy competed in the Sprint Distance on Friday, in wet and cooler conditions. The course involved some steep hills both up and down, on the bike section, which had to be negotiated with care.
Jimmy Robinson:
"Well I'm done in! I had a great swim, the bike was just awesome - I felt strong and had some good battles with the Germans and Austrians ... they really know how to ride up hills! I pushed as hard as I could knowing that my run form wasn't good. I couldn't have gone any faster. Then we got to the running bit. I knew it was going to be hard work, but I still got a shock! I kept going, albeit slowly, whilst lots of people were walking, I ran ... well, more like jogged round, for a late, slow 42min. Some hard lessons learnt regarding my run preparation today!! I tried hard but will do better next time."
Sprint Distance:
12. Tracy McCartney 14:31 48:29 19:36 = 1:22:36
Standard Distance:
40. Jimmy Robinson 23:45 83:18 42:55 = 2:29:58
Some of you may remember Tom Stead doing a few Mini-Series races a couple of years ago. Tom won the 16-19 year Age Group and is now a European Champion.
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37 PACTRACers were originally down to race in the Dambuster Triathlon at Rutland Water on Saturday. 2 withdrew in advance. 3 did not start. 1 did not finish. 31 finished. 3 came in the top 10 in their Age Group. 2 won BRONZE MEDALS in the English National Championships.
Paul Lunn (11th overall) and Neil Tandy (25th) were both 3rd in their respective Age Groups and came away with BRONZE MEDALS.
Paul Vernon was the next best in 51st (AG 9th); whilst Paul's Dad, who is unattached, won the 70-74 year Age Group in only his 2nd triathlon. GOLD Medal.
This event was not only the English National Championships, but also a qualifying race for this year's World Triathlon Championships in Canada, and next year's European Championships in Geneva. Paul Lunn has accepted the invitation for both races and will be off to Canada at the end of August now, as well as to Geneva next July. Neil has declined both invitations, having work commitments back home.
Giles Cooper:
"At last an official time under 2:30 hours at Dambuster, 2:21:54. Now off to the Peak District to ride the Eroica Britannia Classic Bike Ride tomorrow."
Jemima Gee:
"My first Standard Distance Triathlon. I enjoyed a relaxed swim, loved the bike part, then found the run really hard."
"I predicted my time as 3:15! Not too far off. The run was hard though in the sun, so it added a few more minutes to my time."
Paul Lunn:
"Joint 3rd place for the fastest second transition (32 seconds)! but I recon I nailed first Grandad."
Paul Vernon:
"Congratulations, to my dad for coming first in hid age category at the Dambuster triathlon. This was only his second tri!" "I actually enjoyed the swim and felt lousy on the run, (It's normally the other way around). Felt strong on the bike."
Not only did Paul's Dad, Stuart, win his Age Group in the National Standard Distance Championships; but as the event also doubled as the RAF Championships, Paul was crowned RAF Champion!
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Dambuster Results:Pos'n...Name...........Total.....swim......T1......bike.......T2......run....Age Group Pos'n.
11. Paul Lunn..............2:07:40.... 24:37.... 1:57.... 1:02:55.... 0.32.... 37:39.... AG 3.
25. Neil Tandy............2:11:27.... 21:04.... 0.51.... 1:09:28.... 0.35.... 39:29.... AG 3.
51. Paul Vernon..........2:14:51.... 28:21.... 1:19.... 1:08:34.... 0.52.... 35:45.... AG 9.
76. Wayne Stainsby....2:18:24.... 24:46.... 0.53.... 1:11:05.... 0.38.... 41:02.... AG 17.
109. Giles Cooper........2:21:54.... 25:38.... 2:11.... 1:10:24.... 1:02.... 42:39.... AG 12.
151. David Wagstaff....2:25:29.... 26:38.... 1:29..... 1:10:02.... 1:13.... 46:07.... AG 25.
162. Steve Hope..........2:26:16.... 27:25.... 1:47.... 1:11:28.... 1:10.... 44:26.... AG 11.
173. Gary Cooper........2:27:22.... 24:49.... 2:06.... 1:13:36.... 1:41.... 45:10.... AG 28.
186. Chris Brennan......2:28:19.... 28:21.... 1:57.... 1:12:28.... 0:42.... 44:51.... AG 37.
199. Andy Gregg..........2:29:09.... 32:13.... 1:17.... 1:12:14.... 1:13.... 42:12.... AG 32.
211. Sam Smith............2:30:10.... 27:17.... 0.45.... 1:18:29.... 44.0.... 42:55.... AG 35.
220. Richard Nixon......2:30:47.... 24:23.... 1:29.... 1:15:55.... 1:09.... 47:51.... AG 34.
294. Richard Luff.........2:35:36.... 31:47.... 1:59.... 1:15:46.... 0.45.... 45:19.... AG 49.
298. Daniel Fitzjohn.....2:35:39.... 32:36.... 1:58.... 1:18:15.... 0.41.... 42:09.... AG 55.
319. Steve Maile..........2:37:15.... 32:43.... 1:27.... 1:12:22.... 0.48.... 49:55.... AG 27.
330. Adrian Whitby.......2:37:45.... 29:54.... 1:55.... 1:17:57.... 0.42.... 47:17.... AG 62.
404. Richard Ardern.....2:41:34.... 29:49.... 2:33.... 1:18:05.... 1:49.... 49:18.... AG 70.
421. Steve Cook...........2:42:28.... 29:42.... 1:52.... 1:23:29.... 1:38.... 45:47.... AG 62.
471. Simon Gull............2:46:38.... 34:33.... 1:56.... 1:21:22.... 1:48.... 46:59.... AG 15.
491. Chris Troop...........2:48:16.... 30:30.... 3:13.... 1:17:45.... 1:28.... 55:20.... AG 44.
499. Simon Guerin.........2:48:56.... 27:00.... 1:26.... 1:22:18.... 1:08.... 57:04.... AG 71.
529. Pedro Polson.........2:51:32.... 24:34.... 1:50.... 1:22:48.... 1:22.... 60:58.... AG 17.
535. Stuart Neal.............2:52:06.... 29:37.... 1:22.... 1:21:57.... 1:22.... 57:48.... AG 47.
581. Adrian Chambers...2:56:42.... 35:12.... 3:18.... 1:21:27.... 1:37.... 55:08.... AG 55.
589. Simon Taylor.........2:57:40.... 34:41.... 2:21.... 1:24:11.... 1:28.... 54:59.... AG 56.
596. Jon Ellicott.............2:58:31.... 36:31.... 1:52.... 1:28:50.... 1:25.... 49:53.... AG 78.
606. John Morris............2:59:28.... 32:31.... 3:02.... 1:29:18.... 1:50.... 52:47.... AG 101.
630. Peter Tebb.............3:01:56.... 34:54.... 2:57.... 1:28:31.... 1:52.... 53:42.... AG 104.
703. Wendy Coxshall.....3:13:44.... 30:10.... 2:46.... 1:43:12.... 1:59.... 55:37.... AG 28.
712. Jemima Gee...........3:16:39.... 40:19.... 2:33.... 1:28:49.... 2:24.... 62:34.... AG 25.
749. Terence Wright.......3:31:32.... 32:11.... 3:31.... 1:35:34.... 2:43.... 77:33.... AG 67.
Paul Jephcott....... 33:46.... 2:33.... 1:23:29.... 1:47
Others:
651. Stuart Vernon.......3:05:28.... 37:58.... 5:22.... 1:27:54.... 1:53.... 52:21.... AG 1.
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PACTRAC had 5 competitor's at the inaugural Wicksteed Park Triathlon on Sunday.
There were 3 distances to choose from, and PACTRAC were represented in all 3.
Both Roz Giles (1st Lady overall) and Ros Goatly (3rd Lady overall) came 1st in their respective Age Groups; whilst all 3 men came 2nd in their Age Groups!
Novice Race:
18. James Steventon 15:08 96:51 8:29 = 2:00:28 AG 2.
Sprint:
5. Steve Giles 24:45 45:43 14:41 = 1:25:09 AG 2.
8. Roz Giles 22:17 50:05 17:32 = 1:29:54 AG 1st.
13. Ros Goatly 21:51 55:42 18:42 = 1:36:12 AG 1.
Standard:
6. David Allsop 30:38 79:11 32:31 = 2:22:20 AG 2.
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Last Wednesday's Mini-Series saw Paul Vernon winning for the 3rd time this year.
Rob Hammond led the swimmers out, ahead of Dave Allsop, with Paul Vernon in 11th, 50-seconds down. However, after the fastest bike split of the night, Paul moved into top spot, by now 27-seconds clear of second placed Rob. Dave came into T2 a further 17-seconds behind.
Paul again had the fastest run and increased his lead to 2:35 minutes by the finish. Steve Giles had a great run to move from 15th in the swim, to 7th off the bike, to 2nd by the end of the run. Rob and Dave held on for 3rd and 4th.
First lady was Roz Giles who was just 10-seconds ahead of Christina Cork in the swim, came into T2 18-seconds adrift and then moved back into the lead on the run. Only 2 of the top 10 recorded PBs on a good night for racing.