TEAM GCS Update – Mumbles Duathlon & Amman Valley Triathlon

Team GCS Update

Mumbles Duathlon 25^th March

As well as being the title sponsor, Gower College were also well represented with competitors from Team GCS, who joined over 170 athletes from all over the UK.

Considering the previous night’s mini storm, the weather wasn’t bad surprisingly when everyone lined up at 8am on Saturday morning. The rain held off, but the wind was still howling which made the bike course especially challenging with some ferocious head and side winds. Not to mention some (literally) chain snapping climbs – bike handling and fitness were very well tested.

Despite the tough course, Team GCS safely made it across the line, and without doubt are looking in fine fettle for the rest of the season.

There were some very wobbly legs at the end, and thankfully Roy Jenkins and his minions were on hand (pun intended!) with some much needed massage.

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Amman Valley Triathlon 2^nd April

The weather started out with a chill in the air for registration but quickly turned to almost perfect conditions, with the sun even making a welcome appearance.

The course itself started with a 400m pool swim then a transition to the bike ride, which was mostly flat with a few gentle ups and downs, making for a quick out and back. The running course followed a footpath and had some inclines to push the legs one last time, there were plenty of supporters along the end of the route to push you through to the finish line.

Overall a great event for first-timers and those just starting the 2023 tri season. (report by Rachel Jones, TEAM GCS Athlete)

TEAM GCS Results:

Next up for Team GCS in April will be the Merlin Ride and the Gorseinon 10k, where over 30 athletes will be competing. If you are feeling inspired and would like to get in on the action, then contact christain.regis@gcs.ac.uk for more information.