Early rise for some of the triathletes at Harlech yesterday before the start of the 400m (16 lengths) swim, 30k scenic route, out and back along the Cambrian Coast and finishing with the UK's most spectacular triathlon run route. 6.5k mixed terrain including Harlech Beach and the 1:4 climb to the Castle.
376 competitors arrived on a glorious sunny day, including myself, competing in my second senior race.
Saw Matthew Gilbert at transition, great to see him again!
I was one of the last to go, as I had one of the fastest swim times. Came out of the pool after a swim of 5 minutes 27 seconds, 3 seconds behind GB triathlete Rhian Roxborough!
400m swim and the run to transition. 
Next, after a quick transition the 30kM bike. Undulating, with two big hills to cope with as well. On the way back, my chain came off, so lost between 30 seconds and a minute, to comeback in a time of 55min 27 seconds.
Last was the run, along strength sapping dunes, along the beach, before finishing with 1 in 4 climb to the castle!
I won the U20 men, and 35th overall, out of 376 triathletes. Really good race, which I enjoyed very much.
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