I gave it a Tri.... and made it 6:29, so beat the younger version of myself 16 years ago by about 4 minutes. Very satisfied. We had the best coolish temperature/little bit of rain that one could have wished for. (Still very very hot for a Saffa) Super happy with swim. Very warm water. Visibility not clear though. The rolling start over a timing mat works great to keep everyone calm. Somewhat slower on the bike than what I expected. Road surface is very heavy/high rolling resistance. First 25km is none stop rollercoaster with bends. Struggled to get rhythm. Would help to recce the route next time. Beautiful coast, forest and rice paddies along the way. Run route is absolute flat. I was empty between km 9-11 and had to walk... and then remembered I need to take Gu.... so stupid mistake and just show you how brain function also stop when tired. After that much better. I need to work on the run, but happy that I did what I could in 2.5 months and a Couch 2 10k program - that never reached 8km. Determine to work on that. To repeat this from zero again when I'm older will be even more difficult. Planning the next one... Highly recommended. ps Should anyone come this way next year and need time to get use to the heat - welcome to spend time in KL with us.
