Sunday 25/09/22
Number 41
Swim – 35.34
Bike – 1.38.55
Run – 1.02.49
Triathlon 41/52 today. That is 4 in 9 days. I’m knackered 😴
Hever Castle Tri, which I’ve done before. The swim is colder (15 degrees) as it’s a lake, the bike & run are both hilly, which is hard but actually suits me better. I did a decent 3 hours 12 minutes, so happy with that.
I saw Sam Thomas there doing his first ever triathlon. Sam you are a bloody hero doing all these new things, the respect I have for you is off the charts. My friend you are now well and truly a TRIATHLETE.
I was also with my Tri Buddy Rob Piatt. One of my best friends ever, I love him, he’s family. He’s quicker than me, but he waited for me so we could run the 10k Run together. He’s why I got into triathlon originally. Rob thanks for sticking with me today.
So now only 11 left out of the 52 I started with. I can’t wait to get to single digits as honestly I’m exhausted and achy all the time.
But we crack on regardless because that’s what you just gotta do in life. You just crack on 🙏👍
Watch Rob Starr talk to BBC News about his 52x52 Challenge on the day he finished his 52nd and final Triathlon of the year!
A short blog to end; Triathlon 52/52 done. So pleased it’s over. Lots of money raised for the Starr Trust and I really hope it continues as there are so many young people who need our help.
That was one of the hardest yet both physically and mentally. Physically because my back is still in muscle spasm, caused by a Crohn's flare up that needed rest but didn’t get it. Mentally because the whole triathlon was done gym based, which meant no sea, no air, no trees, no birds - just a clock telling me I’ve hardly started!