5X5 MARATHON CHALLENGE 2006
Big marathon effort at the start of 2006, raising money and awareness of diabetes
2UP TIME-TRIAL
25 mile 2up
One week after the BUPA London Marathon 2006, you'd think a rest was advisable....however having not cycled for a while who could resist a 45 minute blast:)
750m swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run
Getting back into the triathlon season....
The L'Ardechoise is 216km in length and incorporates 10 of the most scenic climbs of the area including the infamous col de baricaude, the ride took us in total 10 hours and 24 seconds, over an hour quicker than the year previous
1500m swim, 25 mile bike, 6 mile run
First time top 10 finish at Prince Bishops on an extremely hot day
750m sea swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run
1st Under 23
Tyne & Wear Fire Service Triathlon
400m swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run
750m swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run
PICTURES
500m swim, 17 mile bike, 4.4 mile run
In a conversation with the coach Colin Gardener I commented "Now I'm in the top ten I can finally see the podium as a realistic target and think we should definitely have a go next year". Little did I know I would get my wish so soon on a extremely windy and on occasion wet sunday afternoon. I won and couldn't believe it, the swim was good, the bike was so windy it was like holding the brakes on but my legs felt great and the run felt just as good. So my first race win was at Teesdale Triathlon, however with Helvellyn next week the celebrations will have to be put on hold:)
PICTURES
1900m swim, 38 mile bike, 8 mile run
400m swim, 23 mile bike, 3 mile run
