For this year I've decided to enter all 3 duathlons in this series organised by Hillingdon Triathletes. This event is, according to triathlon247.com, "probably the longest running triathlon series in the country" and is peculiar in that it is run in the swim / run / bike format. The course is actually based at the beautiful Hillingdon Outdoor activity centre and features a wonderful lake that is normally used for sailing. This takes care of the swim which is usually watched with some interest by us duathletes (!). After about the 10th swimmer has popped out of the lake, the duathlon starts alongside so all together over 100 or so athletes get to race against each other.
I managed to take 2nd in the first race back in mid-May but made it one better last weekend. I took the first run fairly conservatively and managed to get back to the transition area in just under 22 minutes (the run course is somewhat longer than 6k). Just before jumping on the bike I took on board a Torq Forest Fruits gel. I usually do this in the last 60 seconds of the first run. I then worked my way through about 3/4's of a bottle of Torq Energy (natural flavour) on the bike to claim first place. With one more race in the series to go I am well placed to finish first over all.
Pounding out the first run and out on the bike course, one of the nicest.
Sharing the podium
with first Vet and Female Duathletes
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