http://www.thamesturbo.co.uk/raceteam Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:41:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The first race of 2008 (Bushy Park Time Trials don't count) and my first shot at a G3 race organised by Toby Jenkins from All About Triathlons. The G3 races aren't your regular 10k running race as they involve sand, grass, mud and around 250m of climbing. If you're contemplating ... http://www.thamesturbo.co.uk/raceteam/?p=67 Really enjoyed the whole experience of racing an American Mdot race and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants an early season race to keep the motivation during winter training. Turbo update: Jonny Hotchkiss had a very strong race and he was absolutely flying when I saw him on the run. ... http://www.thamesturbo.co.uk/raceteam/?p=38  raced the Elite wave at Blenheim on Sunday. Gavin Smith and myself made up the Turbo contingent on the start line that included Steven Bayliss and a number of U23 Elites together with top GB AG athletes.Before I start my report on how not to race elite, it's worth saying ... http://www.thamesturbo.co.uk/raceteam/?p=35 Over 180 women gathered on the start line faced with the prospect of running 10km, 40km on the bike and a 5km run to finish in 27 degree heat. Fortunately the distances were a bit on the short side, probably 9km for the first run and 37.5 for the bike ... http://www.thamesturbo.co.uk/raceteam/?p=36 I'll keep this race report brief.The lake was cold and very choppy. As many of you know the wind blows right down the lake and it can almost be as rough as the sea!! Happy to come out of the water in the top 10. Race distance was 2000m for ... http://www.thamesturbo.co.uk/raceteam/?p=33 Really enjoyed the whole experience of racing an American Mdot race and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants an early season race to keep the motivation during winter training. Turbo update: Jonny Hotchkiss had a very strong race and he was absolutely flying when I saw him on the ... http://www.thamesturbo.co.uk/raceteam/?p=32