Elliot Smales's winning weekend!

NouriSH me Now’s, Elliot Smales had a busy and satisfying weekend competing in 2 events.

His first was in the Elite sprint triathlon (750 metre openwater swim, 20k bike & 5k run) on Saturday morning at Blenheim Palace. In a field of 43 junior’s and 42 elite seniors (including Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee) Elliot managed to gain 11th position in the Male 17-19 category and 31^st position overall. His splits for the event were an 8:43 swim, 31.21 bike and a 20.34 run plus transitions giving a total time of 1:04:53 compared to the event winners the Brownlee’s in 57.16) It was the transition from swim to run that caused Elliot the most concern when he struggled with getting his wet suit off but fortunately he succeeded and was able to make up the lost ground on the bike leg were he felt particularly strong. Once on the run Elliot managed to pick up 4 places and was extremely pleased with his performance. (photos CIMG 1848, 2338, capture 1 & 2 from Blenheim)

Back on home turf Elliot was entered in the Scissett triathlon that took place on Sunday afternoon. The event was a 412 metre pool swim followed by a scenic 14.5 kilometres bike ride up to Emley moor mast and a 4.5 kilometre run. As last man off Elliot had plenty of competitors to chase. Once again the swim caused Elliot most concern when his goggles came off after the first 2 metres but undeterred he carried on without them. With a storming bike and run Elliot posted the fastest times of the day in all 3 disciplines and set a new course record of 48 minutes and 3 seconds to round off a satisfying weekend for the Sheffield Triathlon Club athlete. (photo capture 3 collecting prize at Scissett)