First time at Grafman and well worth it. In training for Full distance so needed a half for practice. Missed entry but found out pay on the day so booked it with 2 weeks to go.

Easy to get there and ample parking. Super easy pay on the day and set up in Transition.
Self seeding swim start in the lake that was clear after the first 20m that was churned up. Water was cooler than I was used to but nice. 2 lap swim and surprised to see people walking when still waist deep or more.

Bike leg good after repassing start. Lots of traffic and slow cars initially held pace back. Some road surfaces quite rough but overall a nice and reasonably flat course. Some climbs a little challenging.

Lovely run along the lake apart from the bugs and then the hills on the other side of transition were not too bad. 2 lap run with plenty of water stations and support all along.

Tidy medal and pint of Erdinger was very welcome.

Definately worth a day out.