I’ve been aiming for a place on the GB age-group team for a few years now and decided that aquathlon was my best shot, with my swim and run being decent while my cycling peaked at average a few years ago and has since fallen by the wayside completely. I Read more…
I have been a member of TTG for 25 years. The club has ebbed and flowed, but always been full of lovely people. I met my partner, John at the club (our eyes met across Brockworth pool in 1998) and have made lifelong friends on training rides and many trips Read more…
This was a great day out and if you could mix this event with an event at lake 32 it would be unreal. When I arrived I was a little apprehensive as no one else I knew was taking part. The location appeared a little under prepared with no clear Read more…
Where to start, right at the beginning I guess. I am not a natural athlete but after our 4th child, I had a meltdown regarding my weight and fitness. My husband said I was beautiful and perfect, but if I was unhappy, I should ‘do something about it’. So I Read more…
What was a brief write-up has turned into an essay. I can only apologise. THE STARTThe event came around quicker than expected. I had tapered properly and loaded on carbs for three days before, so was feeling confident. I meticulously plan everything, so for the umpteenth time the night before, Read more…
The Olympic distance triathlon was held on 23/07/23 at Lake 62, along with aqua bike, duathlon and aquathlon, plus a triathlon team relay. I have raced here a few times , and it’s a beautiful private lake venue finishing with a run (7 times) around the lake on grass. The Read more…
On Sunday 18th June I embarked on a little ride around Wales. I didn’t know a great deal about the event when I transferred entry with a friend who had to pull out due to an injury. All I knew was that the event had sold out and it was Read more…
Preface Due to various summer work placements that might interfere with my training plan, I chose this early season race just after my end of semester exams, to make sure I was in a good shape. This was my second half distance, but with a much more challenging course profile Read more…
