The Deva Divas is an annual women's only triathlon held alongside the River Dee in Chester. You can tell an event doesn't take itself too seriously when the warm up includes a quick burst of 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' and a Mexican wave in the water, which is just aswell considering I had done no training whatsoever. I had expected the weekend catch up with an old friend to involve a lunch and a glass or 3 of wine, rather than a swim, bike and run ... but then again, maybe I should know my friends a little better than that by now!
I survived the 750 m (NOT the advertised 500 m as they couldn't find a decent entry point apparently ) in the bracing 19 degree water and swear that next time I swim in open water it will not be old lady breast stroke. At least I didn't have a Lake Victoria style panic attack - being able to see both sides of the river bank is a definite comfort for a novice open water swimmer! I LOVED the bike section, especially since I flew along on my friend's speedy racer and had a lovely flat, smooth road! As for the run - well a little jelly legged to be honest!
Overall, it's a great event, with many competitors just aiming to achieve a personal goal. Bring it on for next year ... and next time I will remember to untie my bloody shoelaces before the transition!
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