entries on the day . . waiting for the start . . on a humid day like this, warming up seemed mostly to involve chattering with clubmates and friends . . and speculating what the buzz about the Buzz was . .

finally, it's almost 9.30 . . and the runners get ready to race . .

the lead car has started . . the lead bike has started . . the final few instructions are called out by Mr Starter . .

 . . and the hooter sounds . .