Cycled down to Race Site.
Reached transition area early, not many bikes has checked in yet.
Chit chat with a few friends and soon it is time to race.
When the horns sounds, everyone sped down the slope.
Oh boy, pace is really fast today.
Hitting the 2km mark, I'm still feeling good.
Check on the competition behind.
As expected, I'm the last few runners for the 1st Run leg.
Pace? Sub 7 mins/km =S
"Coming through transition right now is Daniel Cheng from Singapore!"
Hmm, how do they know?
My bib is back-facing and my wrist tag is too small for them to spot leh.
Ahh, blur me. I just crossed the transition mat, din I? =p
While in transition, Kelvin came running in, commenting about the pace of the 1st run leg.
"Take it easy.", I told Kel.
"But you are in a race!", an on-looker exclaimed.
Oops!
"I'm here to have some fun.", I replied.
The elderly man looked at me and shake his head.
Different people different strokes. =p
Walking towards the Bike Out, I am wondering if I should ride off slowly, so that I have the legs to run later. =p
The legs have a mind on their own though and I sped off once I hit the roads.
After the U-turn, it was a slow climb up the slopes.
An official rode past, looked at me and say "First (or did I hear third?) warning. Slow. Obstructing traffic."
I looked at the official puzzlingly.
Huh, can kena yellow carded for being slow?
What kind of race is this?
Doing the 2nd U-turn near the transition area was hairy.
Taking the widest turn possible, I still find myself un-clipping my shoes to make it through.
During the 2nd bike loop, I spotted some bikes on the grass patch with their owners, while shades (A few spotted a pair of Oakleys) bottles, remnants of a shoe etc littered the roads!
Reaching transition point, I un-clipped early and make a run-in to my spot.
Finishing the remaining portion of my protein drink, I proceed to walk to the Run Out.
LT, I remembered to remove my helmet this time round. =)
In fact, I did a thorough head-to-toe walkthrough twice to make sure I did not forget anything. =p
Running down the slope towards the car park was hard work. Letting gravity does its work, I feared falling flat on my face.
Ended up doing half walk half heel strike down the slope. Ouch, the knees hurt.
I must have looked a mess, cos the official at the foot of the slope kept asking "Daniel, are you okay?" "Daniel, do you need assistance?"
Thanked the official and proceeded on.
At the 2km mark, another official went "Daniel, are you okay?" "Just give a shout and I will be there."
Things you love about the Tribob races is the personal touch of the organisers.
Ran for the last 500m, raising my arms for a nice camera finish. =p Thanks, LT. =)
Treated myself to the many types of drinks available.
Congratulated Trudy on her first placed finish.
What we liked about Trudy? She is very friendly and has no airs. =)
Stayed around to chit chat for a while before making our way home for a well deserved brekkie.
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