Team Kennet

Sunday 23rd May 2010
Swim 1.9km, Cycle 80km, Run 22km

Five Team Kennet triathletes gathered for a 6.15am start in the tidal Beaulieu River. With a later than usual start the rising tide meant the faster swimmers John Marriott and Graham Muse took a good early lead, whilst Mark Shepherd returning to triathlon after a break struggled badly against the strong tide and had to overcome a strong urge to just get back out!

The 80km two lap cycle of the New Forest saw Rog Davis move past Graham Muse into second. Always a great cycle with plenty of natural obstacles including deer, ponies, donkeys and cows on the road.

Entering the run the temperature had now hit 28?C and dehydration was becoming a very real threat. Mark Shepherd was however back on familiar ground and fast making up time, his strong running background saw him ease his way past all his Team Kennet team-mates except John Marriott who held on to finish first Team Kennet triathlete, forth in his age group and 46th overall. A fast finishing Dave Mithcham ran past Rog Davis and was within seconds of catching Graham Muse at the finish.

The day was marred by the sad news that regular Race New Forest competitor, Tim Wilks of Southampton Tri Club had collapsed during the run section and despite the valiant efforts of the competitors around him it was not possible to revive him. Our thoughts at this time are with his family.

Results		swim	bike	run	total
46th	John Marriott	38:44	02:22:00	01:49:31	04:50:15
129th	Mark Shepherd	69:31	02:27:28	01:36:51	05:13:50
178th	Graham Muse	39:31	02:35:04	02:15:12	05:29:48
179th	Dave Mitcham	47:44	02:37:25	02:05:04	05:30:14
209th	Rog Davis	45:59	02:27:31	02:26:54	05:40:25