RACE REPORT – Bala Triathlon (Middle Distance)

21 Jun 2010 / Racing

RACE REPORT

Over the next few days I will posting a number of race reports that have been kindly sent to us from members of the RG Active Race Team and RG Active Clients on their travels.

The Race Reports follow exactly the same structure with a simple set of questions devised by us to hopefully cover all those important questions that you have when looking to do races in 2011.

If you would like to add a Race report to the list and want us to send you to form to keep on file and fill out after each of your events please drop us an email at info@rgactive.com.

This Race Report is from Jamie, a member of the SW London/Surrey RG Active Race Team. This race is considered ‘Middle distance’ which is slightly different from what we now know as 70.3 or Half Ironman. This distance is great for anyone looking for a UK based race when training for Ironman or Half Ironman and set in a very pretty part of the country.

It is always good to look at some of the UK races, many people now are too quick to look at European races (I can se why or course), but we do have some beautiful parts of the UK that, when the weather is good, are as good as anything Europe ha to offer. This race weekend also offers other distances so check out the race website.

Name of the Event?

Bala Middle Distance

Where is the event?

Bala,North Wales

Travel time from London? (hrs)

4.5 hours

Distances of the Event?	Swim – 2km
	Bike – 80km
	Run – 20km

What was the weather like on the day?

(Feel free to choose more than one option)

Dry / Damp / Windy / Sunny / Overcast

Where there other distances available?

No (not on the day but at other times of year)

Did it require an overnight stay?

Yes

What was the entry cost of the event? (£)

£90

Was the Event well organised?

Yes

Could you register for the Event Online?

Yes

Was there plenty of car parking?

Yes

Was the bike course well marshalled?

Yes

How would you describe the road quality on the bike section of the Event?

Very Good

Was the run course well marshalled?

Yes

In a few words describe the Swim Section?

A stunning lake to swim in albeit water level was unusually low so very shallow coming back in.Temperature good at 15.5 degrees

In a few words describe the Bike Section?

A stunning ,hilly and windy bike ride which was an out and back route.Big vistas and a real feeling of being ‘out there ‘ !

In a few words describe the Run Section?

Extremely undulating lakeside run with long hill midway where you turned round at the top and turned back and retraced you’re steps.Definately not for the faint hearted !!

How would you describe the difficulty of the Event?

Difficult

How would you rate the Event Atmosphere?

Very Good

Did the Event have Race photographers?

Yes (I think so)

How you rate the Event for Spectators?

Excellent

Did you get a Race T-Shirt?

What was the goodie bag like?

Average

In a few of your own words sum the Event you attended?

A great experience in a stunning part of the world.A massive challenge. It was part of British Championships so calibre of athletes seemed pretty high.

The winner averaged 24 mph on his bike on a very hilly and windy course and did the run in 1 hour 13min. V.impressed!

Weather I suspect has a major bearing on this event !

Would you do the race again?

Yes

What would give you the Event out of 10?

Look out for the next Race Report and please feel free to add comments and opinions about these events if you are considering doing them, have done them, or want to ask any questions?

Jamie’s RESULTS were:

SWIM – 46:39 mins

BIKE – 03:12:39 hours

RUN – 01:59:48 hours

TOTAL – 06:07:04

Stay Fit, Stay Healthy and Stay Happy!

Regards

John