Dambuster Tri 2011

I was waiting to get some pics from the Dambuster Tri before I posted a race report. Not many pics to choose from but there were a couple.
Anyway, to the race.
The Dambuster was never a goal for me but that doesn’t mean I didn’t push hard! There was no easing down prior to the race and certainly no rest after the event – a 4 hour bike completed the day after!
The swim was better for me. True, the time was not great but I am starting to feel better in the open water. The open water training is starting to pay off and I really should be under 23 mins for a 1500m swim. Let’s see how it goes over 1900m at the Cowman in a couple of weeks (I will be easing up for that race!)
The bike was ok(ish). I was being blown all over the place, as were most people. Where I normally go crazy no matter what – descents, corners etc – I eased right back for this race. I just couldn’t take any risks. Hence the bike was quite slow. Nevertheless, I felt strong.
I hit the run and cruised the first mile or so to the Dam. Then I tried to pick up the pace. I felt strong throughout and came home in 34:40. This is by far the fastest Dambuster run for me and was actually the fastest run in my Age Group. Happy with that!
I finished 6th in my Cat, which is kind of cool for the National Champs. But the National Middle distance Champs is more of an aim for me. With under 2 weeks left before that race, this Sunday I will finish a 3 week block of training consisting of over 50 hours of training. Then it’s ease up and see if I can make the top 3 at the Cowman!