Emberton Duathlon
10k/40k/5k
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On September
5th this year the Duathlon World Championships are being held in Edinburgh.
This race was one of 4 qualifiers in the UK (and probably the most popular!)
and age-groupers needed to finish in the top 4 in their age category to
qualify . The Edinburgh cycle course (hilly!) will suit me so I was keen to
qualify.
I went off hard on the first 10k but noticed at least 2 in my age category (K)
moving away ahead of me. (competitors have their age categories written on
their calf so you don't have to guess their age by the greyness of their
hair!). At the end of the first run I wasn't too hopeful but jumped on the bike
and went off in pursuit. I was slightly underdressed and got cold on the bike
so that forced me to work hard. I passed a few 'Ks' so thought I might just
scrape in. My second 5k run was slower but I wasn't passed by any of my age
group - I crossed the line and stopped my watch on 2h 22mins. At the finish,
you can check your time and position immediately on their computer. I was third
- mission accomplished! I just wish I could work out how to be quicker in
transition - In both T1 and T2 I was slower by at least 15 seconds than everyone
else around me!
Richard