Bedford Harriers A.C.
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Bedford Harriers A.C.
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Around 500 people
turned up for the MK Olympic Distance Triathlon based at Emberton Park near
Olney. There were 4 waves each containing over 100 people with the ladies
going off last. The distances were due to be 1500m swim, 40k bike and 10k
run. All 3 elements were "accurately measured" but I think most people know
it was short especially the run. Some people were recording times which even
the Kenyans would be pushed to do on a track let alone after having been
swimming and cycling.
Officially I was
last but I don't care as it was the longest triathlon I have ever finished and
with the lack of training over the last 7 years in theory I shouldn't even be
able to finish one of these, let alone do a half decent time.
I was happy with my
swim despite drinking half of the lake, which would explain why the lake gets
shallower each time! On the bike I was overtaken by pretty much everyone.
The few who didn't overtake me on the bike got their chance when my chain came
off after about 18 miles and it took me about 4 minutes to get it back on. I
know absolutely nothing about bikes and couldn't work out how the top and the
bottom of the chain seemed to be on the same side as the round metal things
with teeth like edges. You know the thing I am talking about. Anyway, with a
bit of brute force and playing around with the gear lever things I managed to
get it back on. Whilst I was messing around with the bike, there was a rabbit
watching me from the other side of the road. I am sure he/she was amused by
my frustration of not knowing what I was doing.
According to the
milometer on the bike, the bike route was only about half a mile short, so not
too bad.
Then on to the
run. My legs were pretty much jellified by this time and I was walk/jogging
the whole way round. I think most people went past me at least once.
Personally I would think the course is closer to 8½-9k and is no where near
10k Having been running for 13 years now I know roughly how long it takes to
do a 10k and even without doing the swimming/biking I would be close to the
hour, so to do 65 minutes at snails pace is completely unrealistic. I think
you could safely add another 10 minutes on to that time for the full 10k.
Anyway, it was a good fun day, nice Hoodie for finishing, down side is it's
black so the cats will no doubt cover it in hairs. I am considering getting
the cats shaved though for that reason!
Malc
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