Find out what happens when a Chugger takes part in her first ever long distance Triathlon…
All competitors in the water on a photogenic morning
The open sea swim starts…
with a jump off the end of Eastbourne’s historic pier, one of the most iconic starts on the triathlon calendar.
Exiting the swim on the way to transition to collect the bike
After a 2.4 mile swim in the open sea…
Luckily the sea was kind and beautifully calm.
Rachel being refreshed by kindly cafe owners as she was running the 26.2 miles marathon in 32C heat
On the Marathon section, after cycling 112 miles on the road out of Eastbourne, then quiet country lanes, and back to Eastbourne via Beachy Head
Just over 14 hours after jumping off Eastbourne pier at 5:50am, Rachel crossed the finish line.
After completing
2.4 miles swim
112 miles cycle
26.2 miles run
… and how did Rachel do?
2.4 miles swim
112 miles cycle
26.2 miles run
… and how did Rachel do?
A winner!
Joe Townsend, former commonwealth para triathlon champion presenting her with the award for winner of female 45-49 years category for the full distance event.
Congratulations, Rachel!
All that training was worth it. Not bad for a first effort at a long distance Triathlon!
Winner Full Distance 2021
45 to 49 years old Category
