Today I took part in the first Wey U14’s Biathlon, a 3km paddle to Seven Arches and a 2km run around the ‘big block’. This was my first home race after taking part at Richmond last week.

I paddled well and I had got ahead by a couple of places when I came off the water for the start of the run. The run was tiring but managed to find some energy for the finish.

I came 1^st in the U10 boys’ race and 6^th overall. It was great being presented my trophy by Rachel Cawthorne.

I enjoyed taking part, although it would have been nice if the sun was shining!

BY ALEX BICKNELL