I decided to go back to the Busselton 70.3 Ironman this year. Busselton is a beautiful place, and it was great to go there again. The field was pretty tough. With 26 pros racing, I had my work cut out for me! Race day began at 8:30 a.m. so we were all awake early. Before the race began, we all stood up for the national anthem and then away we went.
The swim leg was pretty tough for me. I hit the beach in 15th position, and 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 personal best with 2:18. I got off the bike feeling 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 place overall. I am stoked with my position considering the field. My overall time was 4:04:51 (a PB!).
Busselton Race Results: Top 10 Finish Times
- 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. I 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! I also want to say thanks to Rouley for the laughs and to my sponsors.
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