Trowbridge Sprint Triathlon 2011
August 19, 2011
This was my second ever tri last year and I like to go back and revisit just to see how much I am improving. Last year I had good results but I really wanted a “podium” finish. I have been getting quite close but never quite close enough. The weather held off during the 25 [...] Read More
Cowman 2011 – Milton Keynes
July 8, 2011
In preparation for IM Wales, I thought it would be good to complete a middle distance race beforehand. It was a bit awkward to find one that was on a suitable weekend but decided to enter the Big Cow’s middle distance race, the Cowman. Based at Emberton Country Park a few miles out of Milton [...] Read More
Bristol Harbourside Sprint Triathlon July 2011
July 4, 2011
This was the first official Bristol Harbourside Triathlon after last year’s successful trial run, with over 450 taking part in the Sprint and Standard distance events. The event took place in the Hotwells region of Bristol, with the swim in the Cumberland basin, the bike an out and back route along the traffic-free A4 and [...] Read More
Bradford upon Avon Olympic Triathlon 2011
July 4, 2011
Probably the warmest day of the year saw 7 club members take on the inaugural Bradford on Avon olympic distance Triathlon last Sunday. The 7.45am briefing meant for an early rise to get to this picturesque venue. The swim consisted of a 2 lap out and back course in the river Avon, split into 3 [...] Read More