My last race!

Coed y Brenin Off Road Duathlon 28th October 2007 Well, a great experience! It was my first duathlon and with me being a good runner and cyclist I thought I'd have a go.
The race went well but far from perfect. The whistle blew for the start of the race and all I could think of was where in the transition area I had put my bike?
I was edgy and ended up racing off the line as if I were in a National Mountain bike Championships (just a bit too fast for this event I think).
Losing ground
I soon started to lose places which was expected but I continued pushing knowing I could make at least some of it back on the bike. I got into the transition and I must say, I was quite quick for my first time.
I was at home again on the bike and charged off to try and close the gap on the leaders. Before long I had caught a few riders which cheered me up.
I really wasn't enjoying being plasted head to toe in mud, not today anyway!
As I ran down the slippery slope into transition I really started to feel bad and was dreading the run. I through my trainers on, removed my helmet and was running, only 5km to go, should be easy, not! I nearly died at the end. It was one of the hardest races I had done.
Changing disciplines during a race is by far my cup of tea!

Finished 1st Junior and 9th overall.

Whats new?

A new yearJust coming back back from a break.

Looking forward to the new years races.
Moved up to the Expert Category in mountain biking this year, should be interesting racing for an extra lap.
Hope to see all you mtb enthusiasts at the first of the Welsh Dragon Series on the 17th February at Coed Y Brenin.

A Happy New Year to you all!

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