Results for the Horsted Keynes Tri are now up on the hedgehog tri website.
Thanks to Paul Hedger for organising the event and well done to all those who took part. Congrats to Tamsin, Andy and Martin who were the fastest team from the club.
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Race report to follow...
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Hever Castle Triathlon
3 Mid Sussex Tri Club members competed in Hever Castle’s Triathlon on Sunday, 27th September, which was the first time they have held such an event. Competitors were Rupert Robinson, Trevor Moore and I, Samantha Anderson who all opted for the Henry VIII distance, which consisted of an 800m open water swim, 40km undulating cycle and 8km run.
The swim took place in the lake which was cold enough to warrant a wet suit, but more to the point was exceptionally shallow in places, only 3 foot deep. This made the last 50 metres or so interesting, as you were not only trying to pulling through the water but the bottom of the lake too. But complaints aside, due to there only being 33 people in each wave there was plenty of space to avoid being kicked, pulled and nearly drowned.
You then exited the water up a small grassy hill into the transition area which was engulfed in small pebbles, which made getting to your bike with any sort of speed quite difficult.
The cycle route was a 2 lap circuit through the High Weald of Kent which made for a scenic race around this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The only slight snag with the route being in and around these shaded country lanes was that it did make for some bumpy cycling as well as interesting traffic dodging. Other than that with the sun shining, spectators and supporters yelling words of encouragement as you sped by, it was extremely pleasant.
The run route was a 2 lap circuit which circumnavigated the castle’s estate and led you pass their lakes, through their woodland and beautiful gardens. Although the scenery was great you had to keep your wits about you, as you had to dodge those visiting the castle for the day and avoid misplacing you foot on the sometimes uneven ground.
The star of the day was Rupert whose results were as follows:
Swim: 16:28 Cycle: 1:15:25 Run: 47:53
Placed: 91 out of 414.
My results were as follows:
Swim: 14:42 Cycle: 1:28:09 Run: 44:39
Placed: 171 out of 414.
Trevor’s results were as follows:
Swim: 18:08 Cycle: 1:33:45 Run: 48:25
Placed 292 out of 414.
Congratulations to all.
By Samantha Anderson
The swim took place in the lake which was cold enough to warrant a wet suit, but more to the point was exceptionally shallow in places, only 3 foot deep. This made the last 50 metres or so interesting, as you were not only trying to pulling through the water but the bottom of the lake too. But complaints aside, due to there only being 33 people in each wave there was plenty of space to avoid being kicked, pulled and nearly drowned.
You then exited the water up a small grassy hill into the transition area which was engulfed in small pebbles, which made getting to your bike with any sort of speed quite difficult.
The cycle route was a 2 lap circuit through the High Weald of Kent which made for a scenic race around this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The only slight snag with the route being in and around these shaded country lanes was that it did make for some bumpy cycling as well as interesting traffic dodging. Other than that with the sun shining, spectators and supporters yelling words of encouragement as you sped by, it was extremely pleasant.
The run route was a 2 lap circuit which circumnavigated the castle’s estate and led you pass their lakes, through their woodland and beautiful gardens. Although the scenery was great you had to keep your wits about you, as you had to dodge those visiting the castle for the day and avoid misplacing you foot on the sometimes uneven ground.
The star of the day was Rupert whose results were as follows:
Swim: 16:28 Cycle: 1:15:25 Run: 47:53
Placed: 91 out of 414.
My results were as follows:
Swim: 14:42 Cycle: 1:28:09 Run: 44:39
Placed: 171 out of 414.
Trevor’s results were as follows:
Swim: 18:08 Cycle: 1:33:45 Run: 48:25
Placed 292 out of 414.
Congratulations to all.
By Samantha Anderson
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