I had a really busy and exciting weekend – I took part in my first Triathlon at Hever Castle!
I got a place quite a few months back and I put it to the back of my mind to be honest. I mainly do cardio for training, focusing on running and swimming, so I thought I’d be OK and step up the training nearer the time. Well that time came around sooner than I thought. There was no way that I wasn’t going to take part though, I have had completing a Triathlon on my bucket list for a while (plus on the whole Thirty Before Thirty type of thing).
We don’t have a way to transport a bike on our car so I hired a bike to collect on the day – it was really stressfee and smooth and meant I didn’t have to carry all sorts of things with me – wetsuits and trainers are pretty heavy!
The cycle was 20km and it was probably my favourite part. It was fairly hilly, so tough in some spots, but you guessed it, when you’ve gone up a hill, you come down the otherside so the legs got a bit of a rest off and on. It was such a beautiful route – taking you through a National Trust Village and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Next the run.
Though it was only 2km, my legs felt like jelly once I got off the bike and I found it really hard. It wasn’t hard in terms of breathing / exhaustion but more that my legs just hurt and didn’t feel like they could go any faster. Again, a lovely route around the castle and by the lake. It was really great running through the finishing line and getting a medal – I felt mega proud of myself (and was ready to eat some jelly babies haha). I don’t know my official time yet. I wasn’t doing it for a time as such, but I would be interested to see how I got on (the husband said he would be get me some Louboutins if I won my race but safe to say I won;t be seeing any red soles in my wardrobe any time soon) 😉

Have you ever thought of trying a Triathlon? Mine was only a super sprint, so pretty achievable I think.
Rebecca x
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I honestly haven’t thought of it. I like to jog and cycle and I like the idea of swimming outdoors but haven’t done it. Well done. what a great thing to do. Kirsten
Congratulations! What an amazing challenge, you must be so proud #mummymondays
Massive congratulations, I used to do triathlons (min ones) and loved them, such a thrill in finishing #Sharewithme
WOW huge congratulations that’s amazing, sounds like you did SOOO well. You should be so proud. What an experience. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
Thank you – I’m really glad I did it!