I was taking part in the youth category, which involved a 400m open swim in the Salford Quays, followed by a 2.5kM run.
The first wave saw the youths, senior females and male age groups I+ take to the water. Whilst the youths and junior races were not championships events, they certainly provided some great practice and an opportunity to weigh each other up in advance of their championships in Hyde Park next weekend.
A good swim saw me coming out of the water in 1st place, leaving the senior athletes to complete another lap. A 2.5kM run followed, bring me home in 1st place.
The race report can be seen here and here, with pictures on the sportpicturescymru.
