Today I raced courtesy of a heavy discount from the organisers for marshalling for them back in the summer.

It's the second time I've done this duathlon - once in the dry and today in the wet. Unfortunately the wet weather and mud made the sharp bends on the bike course petty treacherous with a few riders falling quite heavily, however there were marshals everywhere to make sure you went slowly and also to help out if you did fall.

The organisation of all LPS races is second to none and today was no different. The briefing was very informative and done in good humour, the course marshals were very friendly and enthusiastic and I saw lots of medics dotted around too. The course is uniquely beautiful (the waterfall and temple are my favourites) and the medal is a big improvement on the one I got 2 years ago here but I still have issues with the new style of t-shirt that are given out by LPS. They're not technical and the printing on the one I got from the Devizes half marathon creased and some fell off after a couple of washes. 

The atmosphere was very quiet today. I'm not sure if it's because I had quite a late start time or whether it's because spectators have to pay full admission to Bowood to get right by the transition area meaning there weren't many people about. The ones who were stood just outside the cafe (free section) were clapping and cheering with limited enthusiasm. I think lots were waiting to cross the road.

Thanks again LPS!