Sun 5 Oct 2008
multisport and four seasons in one weekend
Posted by timezoneone under Welllll Done, Timezoneone, The New World, New Zealand
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It was meant to be a big sporting weekend for some of us southern zoners. Starting on Saturday with the Peak to Pub, a race which consisted of snowboarding or skiing down Mt Hutt, biking down the access road and then running to Methven. A few hardy souls had entered but were at the mercy of New Zealand’s infamous changeable weather. The warm nor’wester brought with it strong gale force winds which forced the event to be postponed to Sunday. Unfortunately most had other plans so were unable to compete which was a shame.
On Sunday morning the wind had changed and brought rain. Three more zoners got up early to compete in the Physiomed Women’s Triathlon. The initial adrenaline was a little dampened when we arrived, and the longer we stood in the rain waiting for the event to begin the more our enthusiasm waned. Luckily by the time the race started the weather gods had noticed our sun dance and the rain stopped while we were swimming, and stayed away for the duration. We all managed to stay upright and on our bikes which was a bit of a feat due to the slippery conditions. After some amazing photo finishes we waited to see if any of us placed our respective categories. Sadly, not this time, but watch this space!
A great effort by all, big ups to Maria (2 time duathlete) and Liz (triathlon newbie).
Rose ‘tri veteran’ 3 time triathlete







