Jill 2nd at Windsor

Last weekend was a big weekend of racing both home and abroad. Now we don’t normally give athletes a headline and we like to spread the love around, but this week is an exception to the rule! Jill, in her first season racing elite regularly finished a fantastic 2nd at Windsor, one of the most prestigious elite races in the country. Coming out of the swim a couple of minutes down, Jill road strongly to come off the bike in 6th and then gradually ran down the competition to cross the line behind winner, Jodie Stimpson. A great achievement and hopefully it won’t be the last big result for her this year.

Lorne, making his elite debut made the mistake of dragging 8 guys round the swim and then missing the jump on the train round the bike – a simple mistake and one we’re sure he won’t be repeating after a bit more experience of drafting racing.

Steve headed to UK 70.3 and finished 5th in his Age Group to qualify for world 70.3 Champs. He swam, biked and ran quicker than last year but like all athletes still believes there’s room for improvement on that course. Julie was making her racing return after a cracked rib and placed 2nd behind a flying Cat Morrison who’s definitely upped her game over the past year.

Harry and I were in Beauvais for the 2nd French Grand Prix which was as stacked as the first. Seeded last the swim was crazy as normal, Harry made his way to the front while I fought with the damsels in distress towards the back. A group of 8 went away at the start of the bike and Harry settled in the main front group of 40 which I managed to miss, meaning race virtually over. The run was about 4k rather than the advertised 5k and by the time Harry got going it was too late to move into the top 30 and he ended up 37th. I was 60th, enough said!

Pete