I did an interview for Yorkshire regional TV news today…I’ll upload the clip when they send it to me.
Filming for ITV Yorkshire
Last week, I sent out a news release about the Deca Ironman and ITV Yorkshire got back to me wanting to cover the story for Calendar News.
Friday lunch time was spent filming in Roundhay Park followed by a live studio interview later that afternoon.
They’re going to send me the DVD so I’ll upload it soon.
Eight days to go
Beginning to taper my training before next Friday. All my big blocks of back-to-back training are complete and there’s no point cramming sessions. I won’t get any fitter and I’ll only risk injury.
I’ll be driving up to Leeds to visit family and friends this weekend.
I will do some training but it will only be light. I’ll probably join Wakefield Triathlon and go for an open water swim at Pugney’s.
Deca Run Course
The Deca run course is picturesque but 26 laps per day (260 laps for the 10 day duration of the event) may just make this an interesting mental challenge as well.
The run course
From the run course…nice spot.
Run Course
Run course
Run Course
Given the size of the grounds in which the event is taking place, I’m a bit surprised that a one mile lap was used. However, with it being a small event (in participant and spectator numbers) it will keep the event tight and support close.
My initial thoughts having just run around the one mile loop:
The course is not without its dangers too, which should make things interesting…
Canadian geese on the run course…they get really annoyed if you try to overtake..!
As well as the wildlife, there are other obstacles…not quite so large…
Beauty is only fern deep…below this…Enduro marbles..!
Enduro marbles…pack a sweeping brush..!
Enduro marbles…close up.
And last, but by no means least…
Oh yeah…and some roots for good measure 