Only recently we discovered there is a small format competition just outside of our home town. Triathlon, which combines canoe or kayak, mountain biking and running in our home region, took our attention.
Firstly, we did not have any experience with river rafting and obviously did not have any boat, but I was already eagerly training on a mountain bike track and Miska was also preparing for running. As soon as we registered for the race, we borrowed a stunning red double kayak and our relay team was formed.
On the 20th of September the race begun on the river Hron, just outside of Kalna nad Hronom, nearby Levice.
Except of a young girl in a long, professional kayak we were exceptional.
First few kilometers we needed to fight another crew, but then finished the initial phase of the 5km rafting in the second place. Which actually blowed my mind and I crashed soon after hitting the pedals on my bike. Luckily, the helmet was a must, so I survived and continued the race.
Unfortunately, some guys managed to overtake me on that 14km track and I also had slightly worse time than in the trainings. But back in Kalna nad Hronom, Miska started the run part very fast.
On her 6km running track, she has performed very well and secured our team a wonderful 3rd place!
Not bad for a pair of beginning amateurs, or?