About Me

I've been taking part in Triathlons of increasing distances since 2005 when I took part in the Dorney Super Sprints and I've been hooked ever since. I completed my first Half Ironman last year and feel I'm ready for the big one this year. Ironman is a 140 mile Triathlon consisting of: 2.4 mile Swim (152 lengths of a standard pool) 112 mile Cycle (almost the entire length of the M25) 26.2 mile Run (the equivalent of the London Marathon) To be honest I’m a little bit scared of it but I guess that’s a good thing! I’ve always expected to finish the events I've taken on in the past but I have an enormous amount of respect for Ironman and I am expecting it to test me to my absolute limits. A big part of my motivation for completing Ironman is Tom Prince, the thought of Tom and his family make it all worthwhile and it often keeps me going when my body has long since said it's time to stop. Please read Tom's story opposite and if you would like to help me to raise money for the trust you can do so at www.justgiving.com/markdewey

Thursday, 29 May 2008

Dorney Super Sprints

The first Triathlon of the year at Dorney Super Sprints didn't really go to plan, I was out of the water well and moving through the field well when I got a puncture at the start of the second lap so had to retire. I was going back to watch a friend on the Sunday so I had another go and it went really well, although I had commitments in the morning so I couldn't make it for my age group and had to race under 30 which was an experience. 120 of us set off in the swim - the biggets field I've raced in but it went to plan and I was onto the bike before I knew it and posted the fastest cycle and run splits I've ever done at Dorney.
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