Great report - congratulations!
Brings back a lot of memories
That was a great read and well done. I remember a DJ on the run who got me running again (my run time and run ‘experience’ was similar to yours), great memories 
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Great report. Well done on a solid race and for getting through the tough bits of the run to get to that amazing finish line.
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Been swimming this morning, I’m 40mins behind the Women’s Olympic Tri on Disco+ catch-up.
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The power of the crowd always works…and tailwind #sciencefacts 
Good report and tenacious effort to grind out the tough parts. Well done.
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Exciting times chez Doonhamer as 4 go into the final run lap together 
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(Going to be absolutely baking for the men in a couple of hours time if the lassies are smashing through the ice already.)
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OK, so I’ve entered this aquathlon.
It’s a 13km swim down - or up 
- the Dyfi estuary followed by a 13km trail run back to the start.
13km sounds like an awfully long way but it’s hopefully going to be tide assisted, even so I expect to be in the water for 2/2:30hrs.
I’m happy about the run, but wrt a long swim things I have learned so far:-
- loooong OW swims are mentally hard.
- wear comfortable goggles & don’t have them too tight or they are utterly excruciating to take off.
- despite how warm the water appears during the swim I have been deeply chilled when running off & have not managed to get a decent sweat on for 10/15mins even on the hottest of days.
Things I want to know from the TT massive:-
- would you fuel on the swim? I have a tow float that can take a bladder or should I stick a couple of gels up my sleeve cuffs?
- given the choice is it best to take the outside of any river bends?
- any other nuggets of info would be a great help.
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I’m no expert but..
Yes, at least have the option with some gels stashed somewhere
Go with the flow.. Don’t know how this is impacted in a tidal estuary mind.
Similar to goggles being too tight, vaseline on neck and cuffs.
Towel in T1 to help with the chill?
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How long will a 13 km swim take?
Ish?
Well done for entering …
You are bonkers
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Very much depends on tide/wind & all that stuff, but a friend who swims similar pace to myself did it in 2:23 last year.
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if going with the flow stick to the middle, when against hug the inside bank
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Might see you there! I’ve nearly entered but need to finalise logistics. I emailed for start time as it’s not on the site. Registration 730 to 830 , swim start 0900.
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Fantastic 
You’re quite a well rounded swim/runner aren’t you? Last year’s winner - who has entered again - was a strong swimmer but his run seemed a little weak. I expect great things of you
There’s not a lot of info out there is there? I’m going to mither my mate for more tips & I’m friends of friends of a couple of other participants from last year.
Absolutely love that coastline, we’re so lucky to have the fitness to consider doing this.
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I’ve raced with @d.t before.
He’s humble, but an absolute animal. I trained properly for our shared event. Didn’t get anywhere near him.
If he’s fit, I’d be surprised if he wasn’t at the front.
Todays my day in charge of the TT sandbagging police.
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You should join us, it’s got the humble beginnings of a Northern TT Smackdown 
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I had 1 pack of sis beta fuel up each sleeve and had them at the feed stations for coniston so i could throw the wrappers in the boat but no problem to stuff back up sleeve. For the 8k i also had some of thier jelly babies at the last feed boat but would have preferred another sis. I also didnt then have to run ! Sounds like a great event, have fun.
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You can do the swim only of this event you know
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I don’t know what I’d struggle with more out of both disciplines at the moment!
Which is a shame, a few years ago it would be right up my strasse!
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Trackers ready for tomorrow,
Funkster
Mr Me
Chickenboy
Anymore?
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Thanks @jeffb
I’ve been a bit quiet (even more so than normal) this year. Just lots of life stuff taking up time - still try to check in regularly to have a read tho.
Yep, back in Copenhagen (I love this place) for a second crack of the whip.
Bumped into @chickenboy twice already (he’s staying round the corner) so hoping to sit on his feet for about 100m or so of the swim 
Best of luck in Frankfurt @funkster
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