Trimageddon Triathlon - Run
The run route for this triathlon was another reason I entered it in the first place. Rather than a flat 5 km it was a 6km fell race - quite unusual and one that would suit me massively over my competitors.
Jelly legs weren't a massive issue but I made sure i didn't go off too fast before the climb. Once it opened out on a field i could see 2nd, 3rd, and 4th up ahead. Didn't catch 4th till the first part of the descent and thought that was all I would manage, especially when I wasted 25s hesitating at a junction, but i was told 3rd wasn't far ahead and with 1km to go i caught sight of him and was gaining fast. He kicked for home with 500m to go and i knew it was going to be close but after he hesitated looking for the finish funnel i pipped him on the line, giving the wet bored spectators a thrilling spectacle, and earning myself some red wine for 3rd place.
The next time i enter a race i hope to have a tri suit as this an easy area where i can make gains