London 2012 blog

London really turned on the style at the World’s largest triathlon last weekend with temperatures reaching 30 degrees under a beautiful blue sky. It was so hot, that the Royal Victoria Dock actually looked really inviting!

This was my second year competing in this great event and after surviving a very physical 1.5km swim leg in the sub-2.30 category, it was a real privilege to be able to cycle the 40km route along the Embankment to Big Ben on closed roads and with such a supportive crowd.

The heat meant that conditions were tough for the 10km run, but with Heather Small’s “Proud” blaring out over the loud speaker, there were plenty of impressive sprint finishes. And with two Brits winning the overall races, namely Tim Don and Michelle Dillon, this is a sport with great medal prospects in Beijing next year and in 2012.

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