THE RETURN OF TRI

What’s happening to me? Why am I so out of breath? What’s happened to my fitness?! I’ve kept up my training but, oh yes, this is racing! I feel like my lungs are going to explode and I haven’t got to the first turn of the 400m swim! Finally, the last stretch. I can’t wait to get out of the English Channel.

I run up the beach, trying to avoid the rocks and locate the cord for my wetsuit. My head is spinning but I’m making progress; I haven’t tripped or stubbed my toe and I make it to T1. And time to breathe! I yank my wetsuit down and grab my helmet. I try to put it on, but my hands are shaking. I glance at my watch. It’s only been 10 minutes and one discipline. I’m wrecked!

And yet, it’s a great feeling to be a part of the first post-Covid-19 triathlon in the British Isles. I feel really proud of both Guernsey and the Guernsey Triathlon Club for getting