Race distance was 5k run/20k bike/2.5k run and soon lost the two boys in the first k as they gaped me by over 80 mtres before the first turnaround point. Just tried to get through it best i could and was happy enough to jump on the bike in 3rd spot running 17.38 (3.32s). The bike leg was a major struggle mainly because of how i was feeling as well as the high winds that were around (Again check Flake's blog for forecast) Managed to get into 2nd spot after Benny had mechanical problems (flat tyre) and i could see Robbie ahead but knew i needed to be off the bike before him to stand any chance of the win. Jumped off the bike in around 36 minutes which is about 3 mins slower then i know i can do. With 2nd spot all but won backed off a little for the final 2.5ks (didn't really have much choice to be honest - i was knackered ) for a 9.10 (average 3.33 ) to cross the line in 63.48.
Will post official results when i get them.
Reckon Robbie was 60 seconds ahead but i think he backed off as well on the final run leg. Solid hit out and happy to get this one out the way, Hopefully do a few more of these and try to dip under the 60 minutes come the end of winter.
Back in the pool tomorrow - dreading the thought already, but on the bright side it cant get any worse then Fridays effort :) and then all thoughts turn to Saturdays Striders 10k at North Head then the team relays (4k)in the afternoon. Wonder if i can convince Enda and PLOD to race as well?
I did mention how Kanser gets all gooey eyed and Star Struck when he sees his hero's - Well Friday night was NO exception when Pole to Pole Man Pat Farmer took to the stage, Kanser was straight up there with his little autograph book for him to sign and listened on his every word.
Just had this photo sent in for all to witness :)
Cheers
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