Busselton
Posted on 24. May, 2006 by Tim in Ironman, Race Report
I decided to go back to Busso this year, it´s a beautiful place and it was great to go there again.
The field was pretty tough with 26 pro´s racing and I had my work cut out for me!
Race day began at 8:30am so we were all awake early. Before the race began we all stood up for the national anthem and away we went.
The swim leg was pretty tough for me, I hit the beach in 15th position, my swim time was 28:03. The bike leg began with Pete Jacobs in front; he ended up winning the race. I had a good bike leg and came off the bike in 12th position, riding a PB with 2:18 Got off the bike felling pretty strong knowing that I could make up a few spots in the run. I had the fastest run of the day with 1:18:31, very happy with that leg and ran my way into 7th overall. I am stoaked with my position considering the field. My overall time was 4:04:51 (a PB!)
The top eleven positions were as follows:
- Pete Jacobs 3:54:36
- Mitch Anderson 3:56:13
- Tom Jepsan 3:56:53
- Paul Ambrose 4:02:34
- Steven Bishop 4:02:47
- Boyd Conrick 4:03:36
- Tim Berkel 4:04:51
- Tully Lyster 4:05:29
- Adam Conquest 4:07:29
- Sean O´Neall 4:08:10
Overall The trip to Bussleton was excellent, had a ball on Saturday night at the meltdown party with the boys, special thanks to Macca who came all the way from Albury to watch and give support. Thanks mate! Also want to thanks Rouley for the laughs, and my sponsors.
