Sunday (25th) morning Pete completed his first Triathlon for three years! As Bin was taking off from her visit and a teary moment was had, Pete was taking the plunge into the surf for a 750m swim. The Triathlon was held at Hobbie Beach and is organised through EPTA (Eastern Province Triathlon Association) of which Pete is now a season long member!
Luckily, although overcast, the morning was mild and about 80 people competed in either a "Sprint - 750m S, 20km B & 5km R" or "Olympic" distance triathlon. Pete elected for the Sprint distance with the thought of the 750m swim in open water enough to make him nervous. With the swim course heading straight out and back the boy indicating the turn around point sure did look a long way off shore. Donning his Birthday present (Tri-wetsuit) Pet made it around slowly but successfully and with out having to resort to breast/back stroke!
The Ride was windy but went well and the 5km run a breeze! Over all time 1h:27:12, A good starting point for the summer ahead.
The Triathlons are every fortnight until April. With some luck and hard work Pete's goal is to complete an Olympic distance triathlon in under 2h30!
Luckily, although overcast, the morning was mild and about 80 people competed in either a "Sprint - 750m S, 20km B & 5km R" or "Olympic" distance triathlon. Pete elected for the Sprint distance with the thought of the 750m swim in open water enough to make him nervous. With the swim course heading straight out and back the boy indicating the turn around point sure did look a long way off shore. Donning his Birthday present (Tri-wetsuit) Pet made it around slowly but successfully and with out having to resort to breast/back stroke!
The Ride was windy but went well and the 5km run a breeze! Over all time 1h:27:12, A good starting point for the summer ahead.
The Triathlons are every fortnight until April. With some luck and hard work Pete's goal is to complete an Olympic distance triathlon in under 2h30!
Start of the run leg
Smiles all round afterwards...
(Harrison also joined in the action- Jen went for a run with him in between supporting duties!)
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