Started on the right hand side of the field so as not to get squashed into the course marking line up the left. Swam most of the way in the clear but following the field as couldn't see buoys until the last minute.

Might be time to invest in some goggles with corrective lenses.

No wetsuit so just needed to dry off and put on helmet, sunglasses, socks shoes, number and gloves. Slipped the first time trying to clip in but set off OK. it was up hill so a bit tricky.

Hurry up a bit.

I found the cycle challenging but I didn't feel like lots of people were passing me like usual. Eating was hard at first, had a shotz with protein and nearly threw up, then alternated with muesli bars. Drank about 3 iso bottles and 2 water (mostly on head).

Practice eating/taking shotz on the bike.

Decided to change into running shorts for run for comfort in the heat. Change over OK and took a leppin at start of run.

would save time if didn't change shorts.

First lap started to feel full bladder and stopped at toilet for long wee. Second lap stomach felt upset so stopped again at toilet. Took advantage of all the aid stations taking on water, iso, shotz and sponges.

i don't know if I would risk dehydration by not drinking as much on the bike but it would help if I didn't have to have toilet stops. Not sure why stomach upset but it could have been the protein shots as they do have that effect on me. Maybe just stick with leppin and muesli bars.

Pool, organising bike and packing gear, stretching, long shower and relaxing evening on the beach.


its still the bike. although I felt much happier on the bike leg I was still much slower than average compared to my swim and run legs.


The race was very well organised with plenty of helpers and the bike mechanics were great. I would enter this race again in future. There were lots of activities for after the race but I didn't attend any as I wanted to spend time with my husband.