Mark Yeoman, Simon Colvan,  Andy Tugwell and Joel Stainton all headed to Dorney – the first 2 for an Olympic race, the latter 2 for a Sprint Tri. Viceroy highlights were Andy’s 3rd (AG) place, Joel’s 4th (Sprint), Chairman Yeo’s 2nd (Olympic) and Simon’s first sub 2.30 Olympic .

Chaiman Yeo (as always) had the most to prove, but had a tough pre race taper, as he had a full Saturday morning of coaching followed by swimming with 70.3 pro James Third. Lack of food, sleep & energy meant that he wasn’t looking forward to the race. After numerous pit stops he put on his wetsuit and struggled through the swim exiting in a close third. However, he I exited T1 in 2nd place by 2km he was in first.

Simon meanwhile adopted a couple of Coach’s techniques in the swim to post a 26-min swim followed by a commendable time of 1:16 on the bike.

Mark continues :’Nice to see Simon (lapped twice – sorry), I was attacked by a cheeky Frenchman, who with 2km to go caught me. I stayed with him. Entering T2 I was feeling pants & had serious inner thigh cramps – running like John Wayne I got the first aid station stopped & quickly hydrated. I then looked to keep Mr Frenchie close but he was rapid. However I ran we and kept moving and it was clear I was going to finish 2nd overall. Somehow I got season’s best 10km run of 38mins – running shite scared with small steps obviously helps.’