ARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!
That's how I feel right now. Ironman UK yesterday and I finished 5th. Not a bad result and I'm pleased, however.......
It should of been 3rd I think probably 2nd (I know it's easy to say after the event but read on) . With 10mile to go of the bike after the last of the second laps I came to the turn for the 10mile back to Transition 2. I saw the sign saying "2laps right turn just ahead" I keep my eyes open, I see the next right turn (no sign or marshall) I ask the marshall on the other side of the road "is it this right turn?" I even say "I've done 2 laps" he says "no go straight on" so on I go looking for the right turn, I go all the way to the next T junction where I have a shout( I was angry) asking where this right was they say 2.5km back up the way I came(up hill). I was so angry. I get back to the original turning and carry on .
I'd lost 3 or 4 places and looking at the results 7mins to the guy I was just behind(he was out of site for this turning)
I got back to transition still angry but prepared to run hard.
I caught a few guys and got up to 5th but was 4mins down on 4th, 5mins down on 3rd and 8mins on 2nd!!!! If I had been in touch on the run I feel sure I could of got 2nd!
So frustrating but I know it's in the past now and I have to concentrate on the next race. Which is Ironman Florida in November.
Sorry to rant on, but when you put in so much effort in training and in the race and your performance is effected by the organisation, well lets just say I'm pissed off!!!
Ok i'ts def behind me now. On to the next challenge.
Also well done to anyone reading this who completed IMUK, tough course, be proud of yourselves!
It should of been 3rd I think probably 2nd (I know it's easy to say after the event but read on) . With 10mile to go of the bike after the last of the second laps I came to the turn for the 10mile back to Transition 2. I saw the sign saying "2laps right turn just ahead" I keep my eyes open, I see the next right turn (no sign or marshall) I ask the marshall on the other side of the road "is it this right turn?" I even say "I've done 2 laps" he says "no go straight on" so on I go looking for the right turn, I go all the way to the next T junction where I have a shout( I was angry) asking where this right was they say 2.5km back up the way I came(up hill). I was so angry. I get back to the original turning and carry on .
I'd lost 3 or 4 places and looking at the results 7mins to the guy I was just behind(he was out of site for this turning)
I got back to transition still angry but prepared to run hard.
I caught a few guys and got up to 5th but was 4mins down on 4th, 5mins down on 3rd and 8mins on 2nd!!!! If I had been in touch on the run I feel sure I could of got 2nd!
So frustrating but I know it's in the past now and I have to concentrate on the next race. Which is Ironman Florida in November.
Sorry to rant on, but when you put in so much effort in training and in the race and your performance is effected by the organisation, well lets just say I'm pissed off!!!
Ok i'ts def behind me now. On to the next challenge.
Also well done to anyone reading this who completed IMUK, tough course, be proud of yourselves!
posted by Stephen at 9:01 PM
1 Comments:
Congrats Stephen on a great race.
Your comments on the marshalling and course directions are seconded by almost everything I've read on all the forums. Frustrating to lose out on a podium but your time is right around the corner ... at a better-organised event.
Rock on, Dan'l
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