I had completed the 2012 Blenheim Palace Triathlon and enjoyed is so much I came back and also entered my partner.

We arrive in plenty of time enjoy the atmosphere and I go over the course with my partner so she is as prepared as possible.

We racked our bikes in different locations as we were in different starting waves.

My partner starts before me so I can see her swim to transition before I go to the start.

The tension starts to build as you enter the starting pen and have the safety briefing before taking the plunge into the lake.

There was a problem on the bike course the year. The footbridge taking spectators from the car park to the event was out of order which meant everyone had to cross the bike route.

On each lap when approaching the bridge you had to dismount the bike, walk to the other side of the crossing then get back on the bike, not ideal.

We both had a great time

A great event with fantastic support