Comments on: Shrewsbury Quadrathlon – Race Report https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2017/09/shrewsbury-quadrathlon-race-report/ Tales from a down-shifted family - Making the most of modest means in West Wales Wed, 06 Sep 2017 05:17:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: Alan Cole https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2017/09/shrewsbury-quadrathlon-race-report/#comment-42583 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:59:30 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=25145#comment-42583 In reply to David.

Hmmm, I don’t know about that. I don’t know if middle aged men prancing around the british countryside in lycra is a good example to set but if it encourages him to enjoy life and make the most of it then that’s fine! 🙂

Al.

]]> By: David https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2017/09/shrewsbury-quadrathlon-race-report/#comment-42582 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:53:32 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=25145#comment-42582 Wow Alan you are amazing what a wonderful example you set for Morgan who will probably starting the new school academic year tomorrow.
Wish him all the best of luck and to you and Anna , congratulations , a great read
David

]]> By: Alan Cole https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2017/09/shrewsbury-quadrathlon-race-report/#comment-42581 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:01:51 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=25145#comment-42581 In reply to Mum.

Shhh… I need a stealth approach!!

]]> By: Mum https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2017/09/shrewsbury-quadrathlon-race-report/#comment-42580 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:37:38 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=25145#comment-42580 Well done Al, it was ,as always a great atmosphere, with spectators all being friendly and chatting away, competitors even managing to say thank you at our cheering as they cycle/run past.
I have the feeling coming 4th means next year you’ll be trying for a podium finish !

]]> By: Alan Cole https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2017/09/shrewsbury-quadrathlon-race-report/#comment-42579 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 11:13:56 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=25145#comment-42579 In reply to Gill Otto (quad organiser in the Tri).

Yeah, the traffic could have happened to anyone – for all I know the guys in front of me could have been held up as well or maybe there were people behind me who were held up who would have overtaken me as well… It’s all part of racing on open roads and staying safe whilst doing so. Closed road courses are good but as you say rarely viable financially. The races I’ve helped organise in the past have all been on open roads and it can be a bit of a nightmare.

I’m sure I’ll be back next year, the idea to do Quads was to get away from the international age-group triathlon races for a while and enjoy the racing again. The added dimension of the kayak has proved perfect as it’s given me something to focus my improvements on. But who knows if I get good enough I might aim for Team GB again one day! 🙂

Al.

]]> By: Gill Otto (quad organiser in the Tri) https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2017/09/shrewsbury-quadrathlon-race-report/#comment-42578 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 10:37:52 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=25145#comment-42578 Thanks for such a detailed account of your time in Shrewsbury Alan. It is really good to know what happens away from the river which is where I have most of my attention. So sorry you were so frustrated by traffic, that is something we have little control over short of asking for a road closure which would be financially unviable. It looks as if the top guys will have to watch their backs next year if you return (which I hope you will). The prize situation varies each year, depending on what we can get from sponsors so sorry you just missed out there. Most important is that you you continue to enjoy all sorts of sport. Well done.

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