It’s a London thing
Racing August 5th, 2007Really quick update as i’m, in a hotel internet cafe
I was 4th today, really pleased with the result and the cheque might come in handy as well. Thanks to all the guys who have helped me out over the last 12 months through what have been some pretty average results. Particularly Rich Brady down at Kelly College Pete Freedman whos dragged me through some tough training sessions and Total Fitness Bath.
Ben Sanson my old room mate from Switzerland last year attacked in the swim coming out 15 seconds up, the pace was really on and I was 3rd out behind Dillan McNiece from Newzealand. We went very hard for the first 5km and ended up as a front pack of 6 with me Tim Don, Stuart Hayes, Matt Reed, Ben Sanson and Dann Brook. I didn’t pull turns as I haven’t been riding alot and they were out of my league. The guys did a great job bringing us off the bike 90 seconds up on Bevan Docherty and Henrik Delviller who were chasing hard. I ran with dann for 5km and then managed to pull away to take 4th infront of a fast chasing Henrik and behind Tim Stu and Matt three of the best athletes in the sport.
Beating Olympic Silver medalist Bevan Docherty ands World Cup winner Henrik was fantastic.
I am really greatful to the other guys in the break who let me sit on and helped me out…Ben was great, the guys a legend and Tim was making sure I kept drinking…thanks guys!! Dann Brook had a great race and I hope he makes the World U23 team along with Pete who finished 12th having just missed the break but clocking one of the fastest runs of the day.
September 21st, 2007 at 9:41 am
I saw your performance thanks to the BBC. It was horibble to watch. You just sucked on those other guys wheel, not doing your bit. Then, on the run and with fresher legs you managed to be a bit quicker than some of them. It was unfair and embarrassing. You swum well and you certainly deserve your elite athlete status, but that behaviour was inappropriate.
September 27th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Harry, well done for the super performance. I will not be surprised if you win London next year. Keep up the good work.
September 27th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
What you reckon?
I’d say this guy was being a bit harsh? I sent him an email in reply, but he never got back to me. No point having a comments form and not letting people post their comments though.