Aber Halfords series Cat4 Race

Bo*****s, bike and body in pieces. Good race which I should have paced a little smoother. In the front group going into last lap but the railings had been eyeing me up and caught me on the penultimate lap. Lucky to escape with no broken bones. New Wheel and a twist of the handlebars should have me back for the pembray crits. Few weeks off, feet up. Time to watch the flame go by.

Cwrtnewydd 4 2012

With 18miles in the legs on the Sunday this was a brave move. Got on the bike to the event to stretch the pain out, made a huge difference. A local race which always attracts a competitive field and no holding back running. Slowly got to speed and picked off a few places before settling in 6th and finishing strongly on the B****** hill to the finish.

Ras y Diafol 2012

18 mile x-country beast of a race which forms part of the Barcud coch weekend. Work commitments held me back for the 11mile Welsh Trail champ on the Saturday and with a limited field turning up for the sunday it was a hit or miss day. Went straight up front with Aber and Cardiff runner and settled for a comfortable but fast pace which quickly slowed down once the hills started.

3 miles in a long twisiting rocky climb had me making my mark on the other runners with my climbing legs feeling strong. 

  Lost time on the flats due to my slow running speed but with a large climb to the heights of Meheryn fforest I was able to put some time on the other two and enjoyed a gd battle with the Bulgarian up to the windmills over ysbyty ystwyth. With no water or fuel on board I was stopping at each feed station to top up with jelly babies and water, which gave me the boost i needed to keep going. The flats once again my downfall we reached the fforest road back towards the arch where i grabbed some Jellys and headed dwon hill. From this point it was single track and now running downhill towards Devils Bridge I thought to myself this was a perfect chance to go for the win. (4 miles left). A terrible move with the path quickly turning once again up back towards the arch and the next mile was all vertical single path running. Had a little walk but with the smell of winning firing me on I was not slowing. Great feeling of running for glory and finished couple of minutes ahead of the rest with a massive smile. Finally broken my duck and won an event. Chuffed to bits with the race and winning a pair of £100 Solomon's capped off a great day. Van breaking down in the morning can be forgotten

Welsh Duathlon Champ - Llandow

A major race on the calender with my first meeting which included an elite field. Took the Mrs down for the weekend and made the trip down to Llandow race circuit, not Llandough!!! for the 8.30am start. 5.6k run, 20k bike and 2.5 k run. A sprint it was with a fast start on the run had me in 12th position and ready for transition. The bike course started off with an undulating start and I quickly made a mark to avoid the pot holes which could have broken me in half had i hit them. Had a little play with a cardiff cyclist but left him 1/4 of the way around and felt gd. At half way I had not been passed which was a very positive feeling, but speaking to soon the aero wheels quickly came flying past. Finish 21st on the bike having caught Ifan (Meirionydd) 1/2 mile from the finish. Starting the 2nd run I slowly got up to speed and picked off one more athlete finishing me off in 20th position. Could not have asked for better other than a tight calf screaming on the run. Trying to make the next round of the welsh grand prix but the wedding plans are creeping nearer.

http://www.welshtriathlon.org/news/wt-gp-standings_2006

Teifi 10

Teifi 10 2012
Another new race which has always been my aim but the 10miles always held me back.  Local to me now and had a decent idea of the route and competition. Completed the first 4 miles at a decent pace with a Cardiff runner helping the pacing, dropped back few yards half way but quickly set a fast pace to the finish to finish 6 seconds off 5th position. Very happy with the pace and hopefully a starting point towards a fast summer.
1st team award and 3rd open male. Easter egg for finishing doesnt get better!

Pembs Duathlon 2012

5th not the position I was hoping for having taken a decent gap out onto the bike course. Hamstrings having a tough time having adjusting my SPD pedals in the week.




http://www.tri247.com/event_11400.html

Ras Gwyl Dewi 2012

Llanddewi Brefi was the venue for this event which was another new race for the legs. 10k race which was an out and back run on the B road to tregaron. Undulating and smooth an excellent race to maintain race pace. Few pints and a curry night before, a late Franky and Bennies breakfast had me struggling after 1 mile, no warm up either!! Struggled all the way home but finished in 38min. 4th.

Deli Belly :-((