24th June 2022 - Lakesman

 Lakesman - Done

Swim - 1:09:29

Bike - 6:21:33

Run - 4:09:38

Finish 11:56:27


Great, great race.  Wish I could do it again next year but its on same day as The Wall.  Friendly marshals, testing course and finish line was awesome.  Passed the finish stretch 10 times on the run and support was fantastic.

First thing in the morning it was cold, windy and a bit miserable.  I must admit walking to the swim start I was a bit down and apprehensive.  Its four years since I've done one of these and I was definitely filled with self doubt.  Didn't have time to dwell though as I paddled my way to the deep water start.

Swim - two laps of the island and I felt strong throughout.  Few good drafts and I was pleased with the time.

Bike - onto to the bike and I opted for my merino jacket as it was windy and cold.  The A66 bit was into a head wind and slower than I expected.  Once we reached Cockermouth then the climbs started.  Ground up these as best I could and once we reached the coast for the northern section the fun really begun.  20mph headwind on the flat fast bit stopped it being fast.  Also lost time with seat coming loose and had to stop a couple of times to tighten.  The only fast bit was the last 14mile back to Keswick.  17.6mph average was slower than I targeted but hey ho.

Run - set off at 9:30 ish pace and held it for as long as I could.  Gradually slowed over the 5 laps but the encouragement and seeing other Tri-anglians made my day.  Pleased with my time and finish time overall.

Once I crossed the line and walked to transition to get my bike I had a few beers cheering everyone else on.  

All in all a great event.  I will be back!!




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