Thanks everyone, I can confirm I wasn’t in the lead at any point I think I was third in M55 mostly on the basis the rest are sane enough not to enter
That was absolute misery, I knew after 30 minutes it was going to be one of those days. Not totally sure why, lack of decent training for 4 weeks but compared to the survival it was completely different.
The cold and wet didn’t help, it stopped and got a bit warmer at 40k but then chucked it down with 3K to go and was completely ruined.
Almost as miserable as CCC but glad I pushed on to the finish.
Not sure what hurts the most so no idea how the knee is
I did my first SwimRun on Saturday in/at Princes Docks, Liverpool. The course was R700m, S200m, R900m, S300m & R400m & it was in the format of an eliminator, 26mins for first lap, then 24mins, 22mins, 20mins, 18mins & a race amongst those who made this last cut-off.
It was organised be the same bloke who put together that 4km swim & 13km/13km aquathlon & I did last year. Mike’s a lovely fella, puts on great events & there is always a lovely low-key vibe among competitors/volunteers.
The weather was bright, but there was a brisk wind that had people sheltering in the lee of buildings & provided a constant choppy slap in the face on the swim sections but stopped us overheating on the run. The temp of the water was tolerable enough after a few sunny days & didn’t chill us.
I found the cut-offs for the first couple of laps quite generous enjoying a chat with those around me & clocked 20:17 & 20:10 giving me time to wash out my salty mouth & neck a gel.
The 3rd round livened up a bit at 19:32 & I had to ask my wife which lap I had completed .
4th round had me coming in at 18:48.
On the 5th round I managed 18:40 so despite giving it full titties I’d missed the cut-off for the final round by 40secs…thank God, as I was gassed.
Not sure how I placed as the results aren’t out yet, but 5 progressed to the final - which was won by Richard Stannard - & there was at least one other lad in front of me that didn’t make it.
Despite being an ideal beginner event I was a wee bit surprised at how unprepared some people were & having practised transitions & using a large pull-buoy & paddles helped a great deal.
Official photos aren’t out yet so atm I’ve only got a few that my wife snapped.
I think I was third in M55 mostly on the basis the rest are sane enough not to enter 
