Second time I have done this race and must say it has been really improved, last year was good but goody bag, medal etc on the cheap side, this year swim cap was a good thickness not just one of the cheap thin ones.

also got high 5 bottle with energy drink and couple of gels in at registration which was a nice bonus, registration was nice and easy was open day before which cuts queues on the day.

The swim seemed quite a bit longer than last year and other Olympic graded events, I know it's the same for everyone but for people chasing a pb who have done the course before it spoils it a bit.

would have been good if every wave had identical swim caps too as a few people were panicking about being in the right wave as there were caps of all colours in each wave.

the setting for the race itself Is spectacular swimming in the biggest lake in England then beautiful bike course the run is around the outskirts of bowness and is 5 laps which gives families the chance to see you a lot, there has been great support on the run both years I have done this race. 

Big thanks to the marshal at the end of the lake path he was fantastic, really encouraging 90% of the marshals were great other 10% looked like they couldn't be bothered being there.

will be returning next year as the organiser Ian really looks like he's trying to improve it, it really is a great event don't think you pick a better venue it is spectacular.

definitely one of the best value for money triathlons around and with a few tweaks could be an absolutely cracker.