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Busselton Half Ironman
Submitted: Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 11:15
Well after two years of training, 3 months dedicated longer distance training and a lot of effort not only from me but the whole family it final arrived - the half ironman. Last year at this time I competed in a team for this event on the bike, this year I decided to give the whole lot a go.
The Course
2009 HIM Course Overview
For full details see:
Course InformationSwim Course: 1.9km
It’s a one-lap swim in pristine waters alongside the historic Busselton Jetty.
Bike Course: 90.1km
Three-lap bike course. It is flat and fast and an opportunity to set your PB.
Run Course: 21.1km
A three-lap run course. Around and travel along the foreshore bike/walk path and Geographe Bay Rd.
My Results
Split results in full
Swim: 31:40
T1: 3:16
Bike: 2:35:05 (includes 5 min penality)
T2: 3:00
Run: 2:00:03
Finish Time: 05:13:05
Overall Pos: 436 / 1430
Gender Pos: 370 / 1047
Category Pos: 54 / 120
Summary & Thanks
Ok so the big question - will I do it again? Answer yes of course I did enjoy the whole thing (well maybe not the last lap of the run). So it appears I am now a litle addicted to triathalon and events in general, not to mention how good you feel with the weight loss and fitness. So move over Grant Kenny (ok he was around a few years ago but hey that will do) here I come.
So thanks to Al from Al's Cycle Surgery whom supplied and helped setup the new bike at the last minute. A big thanks also to the North Coast Tri Club for the training sessions, support and for the special sign board located on the run (a very nice gesture indeed), of course I will be renewing for next year and would recommened the club to anyone in the northern
Perth suburbs. Lastly and most importantly thanks to Michelle for without her managing the house, kids, meals, photos and just about everthing else I would not be able to find the time for training and competing - thanks love.
The Photos
The start of the swim leg
Lap two on the bike
The sign from North Coast Tri Club
Smiling on the run lap 1
Still smiling lap 2
Hitting the finish shute (still smiling unsure why)
Now for a well deserved break - Exhausted!
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So what was the 5 minute penality for??
Reply: Oh I forgot to put that in. It was a drafting penality on the bike lap 2. It was a bit rough considering how many others should have been caught and the sheer fact that with 1500 competitors on the field at the same time it is hard to avoid. However I was pulled up for it and did the time. The best part was there was a toilet in the penality box so it was a good break for a leak and a strech.
Well done David. A good ex Navy mate of mine Eric Higgins, who is now 60yrs old, does these events for fun ??????? Just did the Forster Ironman and finished 3rd in his age group... 11+ hrs of torture. Next stop some big event in Canada. This was a bloke who volunteered for the drum and bugle band at Navy College (Leeuwin in Fremantle) back in 1965, just to get out of running the compulsory cross country once a week LOL. We are all coming over there for a 45 year reunion next July, and I can tell you most of us are going to look pretty ordinary standing next to Eric (Henry) Higgins.
Well done and good luck for your future events.
Fred G (NSW)
Reply: Thanks Fred - It is funny what some us of do for fun!
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