Swim 400m/ Bike 27km/ Run 8km
Based at the White Oak Leisure Centre at Swanley, this years event attracted a field of 235 starters slightly down on last years entry. As has become the norm for all the Triathlons I have competed in this season, the weather was decidedly wet particularly for the early starters. As Iwalked down to the Leisure Centre from the adjacent car park Icould hear the sound of thunder in the distance. By the time I reached the transition area to leave my bike we were faced with torrential rain to accompany the thunder and lightning.
Fortunately by the time I had completed my 12 length swim the rain had virtually stopped before setting out on the bike leg Extra caution was needed on the downhill sections and bends as the roads were very wet and in some places muddy Having completed the bike leg, the run covered three laps of Swanley Park using some of the course used in the Kent Fitness League cross country series.
Special mention should be made of Katrina Patching who completed her first full Sprint Distance event in a very creditable 2hrs. 15mins [Do I hear thoughts of an Iron man in the future or should that be an Iron Lady to be PC correct?]