Cerist Aquathlon Series Race 1 - Owain Llŷr James

I missed the North Wales Cross Country League at Lilleshall in order to take part in the 1st of the Cerist aquathlon races. A 6am start in the fog, gave way to slightly better, but much colder weather further south in Machynlleth. Fifty athletes braved the chilly conditions to swim 400m, followed by a 5kM run.
I had a good swim, which saw me getting the fastest swim time of the day in 4:48. My 5kM run took me 16:29, with a 1 minute transition time to be added, giving me 2nd fastest run time of the day. With an overall time of 22:17, I won the junior category, but also was 1st overall!

Pictures can be seen at http://www.sportpicturescymru.co.uk/

Twin Piers 10K

It was the Pier to Pier race yesterday, which is an annual 10kM race between the piers of Llandudno and Colwyn Bay.


273 runners braved the downpour and gale force winds to run along the cost between the two seaside towns. The race started at 1pm, with the usual frantic start, before everyone got into their stride.
After 37 minutes of running I came home in 10th place. Quite pleased really, as weather hadn’t helped fast running.

I was wearing my new F Lite 230, which I found very comfortable and light. Ideal for road racing.
Results can be found here, and pictures from SportpicturesCymru.