Pete competed in a duathlon on Sunday in PE comprising a 5km run, 30km ride, then finishing with a 2.5km run. There was only a small field of participants (<200) with probably 95% being regular participants in the South African series. This made it quite competitive, however Pete still performed well given his current fitness (or as he would attest non-fitness) levels.
Even though Jen obviously did not compete, her spectator and photographer duties did not go unnoticed. She won a spot prize for “the person who is very pregnant or about to give birth”!
2.5km into the first run leg
Pete in transition area from run to bike
Start of the 30km bike race. Maximum speed 65km/hr with help of a tail wind, minimum speed 17.5km/hr in other direction!
Jen filled her time during the cycle leg by walking on the well worn track (she walks this ~5 times p/wk) along the foreshore.
Pollocks Beach, PE
Pollocks beach surrounded by the commercial seaside suburb of Summerstrand
Pete returns from his cycle leg, still with a smile on his face!
Transition phase 2 from cycle to final run leg
Crossing the finish line!
A happy Jen with her spot prizes!
Even though Jen obviously did not compete, her spectator and photographer duties did not go unnoticed. She won a spot prize for “the person who is very pregnant or about to give birth”!
2.5km into the first run leg
Pete in transition area from run to bike
Start of the 30km bike race. Maximum speed 65km/hr with help of a tail wind, minimum speed 17.5km/hr in other direction!
Jen filled her time during the cycle leg by walking on the well worn track (she walks this ~5 times p/wk) along the foreshore.
Pollocks Beach, PE
Pollocks beach surrounded by the commercial seaside suburb of Summerstrand
Pete returns from his cycle leg, still with a smile on his face!
Transition phase 2 from cycle to final run leg
Crossing the finish line!
A happy Jen with her spot prizes!