This event is one that I really look
forward to year after year. The amazingly scenic course as well as the fact
that this year marked my 6th win at the event means that the Airlie
Beach Triathlon is one of the most enjoyable weekends away on my triathlon race
calendar.
Race Day:
This year the 750-meter swim course was a non-wetsuit
affair which didn’t bother me too much as I actually prefer non wetsuit swims,
especially over the 750 meter swim distance. The water temperature was perfect
and the clear ocean waters made for a fast swim. With a beach start I quickly
hit the gas and settled into a good tempo once I hit the water. I emerged from
the swim leg with a healthy lead and after a slower than usual transition I
headed out onto the bike leg.
My plan was to push a solid tempo over the two
lap bike course paying special attention to the climbs on each lap and working
hard up the hills.
Coming back into transition after the bike
leg I set out for the 5km, two lap run course. The run course was truly
stunning winding its way around the costal boardwalks and down toward the
harbor. I enjoyed every step of the 5km run leg and reached the finish line in
just under 1 hour overall.
It was a great feeling to take out my 6th
title at this event and a good test of the legs before what is to come. Next
weekend I will be racing Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast, which is a race I have
been targeting all season.
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