Pembrokeshire’s Go Tri series 2015 kicked off recently with a challenging new event in Crymych as participants came from as far afield as Reading for the only full distance Duathlon in Wales.
The race comprised a 10k run, followed by a 40k cycle and a 5k run to finish, with forty-one athletes turning up on the day, and with 35 managing to complete the gruelling event in atrocious conditions.
The overall winner was Gareth Hodgson from Tregaron, with a winning time of 2 hours, 21 minutes and 45 seconds, whilst in second place and the first veteran male home was Gareth Payne from Lampeter.
The open female winner was Emma Palfrey from Blaenffos with a time of 2 hours 49 minutes 9 seconds and the first female veteran was Sian Williams from Haverfordwest.
Gary is delighted
Gary Nicholas, Leisure Services Officer, said: “The event was a great success with all who competed full of praise, although I wouldn’t necessarily say they enjoyed it!
“The volunteers and Crymych Leisure Centre did a fantastic job.”
Go Tri is an annual series of mini triathlons held across Pembrokeshire, which is aimed at all abilities from beginners to experienced athletes.
It is run by Pembrokeshire Leisure – the leisure services team at Pembrokeshire County Council.
For more information on the Go Tri triathlon events in Pembrokeshire, please visit www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/gotri