| Why triathlon? |
The influence of a good friend (hello Angie!) has played a major part, but I was also asked to be the runner as part of a team for Noosa 2008. I really enjoyed the atmosphere.... |
| Upcoming goals |
Noosa 2009 on 01 Nov is my first Olympic distance triathlon. I would also like to improve my swimming. I have entered my first ocean swim too. |
| Stengths |
Not swimming! I enjoy running the most. |
| Proudest moment in sport |
I remember feeling very good when I finished my first half-marathon in a time better than anticipated. |
| Personal bests |
Finally completing a half-marathon in 100 minutes (though I was aiming for sub 100 minutes and kinda count 100 minutes 4 seconds as achieving this goal....never have 5 s made such a major impact!). |
| What is the key to successful training? |
Being rather organised (or selfish) with your time. It helps me if I am super organised and pack my bag the night before and have a clear idea what I am doing at the next training session.... I am most likely to skip the swim sessions so I try not to go home beforehand. |
| What motivates you the most? |
To be better than last time... |
| Your words of wisdom |
Hmmm- I have a really good banana bread recipe that I like to think is good for me. Mash 2 - 3 bananas with 1 egg and 0.5 cup milk (may need a touch more depnding on how many bananas you use). Add 2 cups of wholemeal self-raising flour and 0.5 cup brown sugar. Sultanas, chopped dates or nuts are optional. Bake at 180 C for 1 h or so. Freezes well and tastes yummy toasted and served with ricotta cheese and honey. |
