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One of the best things about doing the Sparc Real Women's Duathalon on Sunday 6th was the look on Shane's face when I told him I was going to do it. I had been carrying on with normal training but had done a trial run over Easter to see if I could manage it. (run 3.5km, bike 10km, run 1.5km) Surprise surprise I could and that was how Shane looked when I told him I was going to. I had always said that I was prepared to train but not to do any of the events.

The other wonderful thing about doing the duathalon was the awesome support I had from everyone especially Shane, Karen, Estelle and Karen's girls.

I would encourage anyone who has never done such a thing to give it a go. It is fun, and a total buzz to achieve such a test no matter how small. (My last race was the egg and spoon race at Primary School some 49 years ago!)

Shane is a great coach. He has helped me with my bike skills and Spin classes at the gym have helped me get fitter.

I would never have believed that I could do such a thing or enjoy it so much. So if you have ever thought about it do it. Scorching Bay has a number of duathlon events over summer and then Sparc will do another one next year.

Victoria Smith

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