Well I made it back - there were a few hours after the event when I thought it was all over - I felt very sick in the stomach (think I may have taken in a bit of the river water during the swim). Anyway the good news is that Clyde and I won the Veterans 5 stage team event (not bad for only two guys doing the 5 stages).
For those that have not read the previous entry Team ExplorOz comprised of:
David (Me) - Road Bike 27km - which was actually 28 on my computer
Clyde - Canoe 12km
David - Swim 1km
Clyde - Mountain Bike 25km
David - Run 10km
Our times are as follows:
Road Bike
0:52:44 (12th place overall)
![David heads out for the bike leg]()
David heads out for the bike leg
![David and John (Team: Help Needed) after the bike]()
David and John (Team: Help Needed) after the bike
Canoe/Paddle
1:00:46 (8th place overall)
![Clyde ripping it up on the WoodPecker]()
Clyde ripping it up on the WoodPecker
![Clyde finishing the paddle]()
Clyde finishing the paddle
Swim
I do not think I have ever swum in water as cold as it was during the event and I felt very sorry for the few that choose not to wear a swimsuit. It was freezing!!!! 0:17:27 (24th place overall)
![David (blue cap) trying to warm up before the start]()
David (blue cap) trying to warm up before the start
![David finishing the swim - brrrr]()
David finishing the swim - brrrr
Mountain Bike
1:13:21 (20th place overall)
![Clyde completes the Mountain Bike]()
Clyde completes the Mountain Bike
Run
1:00:24 (38th place overall)
![The end - not feeling great but happy]()
The end - not feeling great but happy
![David on the way for the 10km run]()
David on the way for the 10km run
Total event time 4:24:42 (12th place overall, 1st place Veterans team).
Our mates team 'Help Needed' completed the event in 5:23:08 (32nd Overall). We have a great weekend in Collie and are looking forward to hitting up the
Blackwood Marathon in 2 weeks time.
