Graham's event results

Event results

Times and placings in triathlons and runs I've entered.

Great South Run (10M run) 1:21:00, placed 1884 of about 12,500 entrants. I'm not sure how many finished, but I'm pleased nontheless.
Salisbury Fast Twitch triathlon (400m swim, 19M bike, 4M run) 25th May 2003. 08:27, 1:08:55, 30:46 total 1:48:08. Placed 167th of 190 men, 30th of 31 in M25 age group. Results page

The bike course was scenic and undulating, with one rather long hill. Run course had a couple of hills - nothing too steep. Had a great battle with number 38 on the bike course - he was faster on the downhill and flat and I had the edge on the hills. We exchanged places several times, until I thought I had got away on the long incline. One slow transition and then I saw him ahead of me on the run! I overtook him on the first hill, but never really got clear and he passed me when I slowed with a stitch. I should mention that he is much older (and fitter) than me!
FeetBeat Portsmouth and Southsea (10K run) 18th May 2003: 45:07 elapsed from gun, 44:51 actual. Placed 55th or 54th of 534 (depending on which time is used).

Really pleased with this one, as my goal was to beat 48 mins. The course is very flat - there are no hills in Southsea - and the only obstacle was the strong wind. Luckily, I am used to the wind, since I do my training runs along the seafront. I was overtaken by a girl about 1 - 2k from the finish and tried to catch her, but failed. Was pleased to discover that, as she had crossed the start line a few seconds before me, my time over 10k was quicker. Still, not too bad only 8 weeks after giving up smoking!
Dorchester Fast Twitch triathlon (400m swim, 14M bike, 4M run) 11th May 2003: 08:34, 52:19, 29:14 total 1:30:07. Placed 148th of 189 men, 23rd of 26 in M25 age group. Results page. At least I wasn't last in my age group this time!
Winchester Fast Twitch triathlon (400m swim, 20M bike, 6M run) 27th April 2003: 08:07, 1:18:25, 52:10 total 2:18:42. Placed 168th of 192 men, 32nd of 32 in M25 age group. Results page. First triathlon!