This is the third year in a row that I've raced at this event, in 2014 and 2015 doing the Super Sprint and in 2016 doing the Sprint. I love this race as the organisation is spot on. A fairly small affair with really friendly race officials (the same faces every year) and the bonus of an awesome t-shirt at the end.

The swim is always my fastest with really clear layout of buoys and great entry and exit. The bike is a super flat and fast course - the only thing that stops your speed is the crazy wind! But the bike course lap ends with a ride past the Olympic rings from the 2012 games - always feels special.

The run is straight through transition and out the other side for an incredibly flat run along the lake.

I cannot fault this race. My family love it too as they can bring a picnic and see me on all three disciplines without moving. Perfect spectator event - not one for the locals though.

All in all a brilliant triathlon - particularly for those like me who are nervous of big uphills!!