Three Bears Meelup Triathlon Report

Yesterday I completed my first triathlon in almost 8 years at the Three Bears Meelup Triathlon. I had thought it must have been only 5 years but a quick check up on the TWA results and all was revealed ... last race was Rottnest Long Course 1999. That really is a long break between swims ... and I can’t say I really miss them!

The race was the brain child of the great triathlete Ray Passmore who directed the event for many years from it’s inception in the mid 90’s. It is fantastic that Trievents have continued to push on with the event and apply their professional race organisation and event marketing. Yesterday was certainly a much bigger field than I remembered in 1999 and the atmosphere was brilliant.

The race itself was great fun and the only real disappointment was a poor bike ride. The lack of swim preparation meant I gave the leaders about three minutes out of the water and I think the fatigue from the swim coupled with heavy training left the legs a little flat on the bike. Onto the run, I finally felt settled and managed to move from 9th place into 3rd at the finish ... just behind my good mate and training partner Steve Bishop but a long way behind race winner Sean O’Neill.

Thanks to Trievents for putting on such a great race, CSK for the new TT frame I got to ride, Darryl from Carboshotz for great products and positive support, to Ken and Shirley Alexander for their cheering and time checks and everyone else who gave me a yell.

Well done to all those who finished the event and good luck for the rest of your season

Cheers
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