Amy Kilpin : Triathlete

Swim

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours"

Henry David Thoreau

Bike

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

Martin Luther King, Jr

Run

"After all these years, I am still involved in the process of self-discovery. It's better to explore life and make mistakes than to play it safe."

Sophia Loren

25 Sep, 2017

Another world championship done and dusted

It’s always funny how quickly your A-race comes around. You think you have all year, but a few ‘warm-up’ races and a whole lot of training later, ...

07 Aug, 2017

From lows to highs

Although I make a habit out of travelling to new places to race, I always think it’s good to have a ‘benchmark’ race – one you go back to year ...

21 Jul, 2017

When a win is a win

After Luxembourg 70.3, my coach decided that I needed another race before my next planned race to “sharpen me up”. Oh, so a further two 70.3s isn’t ...

25 Jun, 2017

Is it possible to have a perfect race?

In my last blog, I mentioned that I had been suffering from some health issues. Once we had diagnosed the problem as an under-active thyroid, I was ...

27 Apr, 2017

What happens when you just don't feel 'right'?

I think when you’ve been training for a number of years and you pay close to attention to how you fuel your body, maximise recovery methods, measure ...

05 Apr, 2017

The game of constant refinement

Almost immediately after coming home from Dubai 70.3 in January, I realised that my next planned race in May was too long to wait. My pro friend Kim Morrison ...

View more blogs

Dream, challenge, explore

Zone3

Zone3 is the number one British triathlon wetsuit brand which has now become equally as popular all around the world. They provide me with wetsuits and other swim accessories, and having worked with the brand for a number of years, I am impressed with the continued innovation and development of their products.

Visit Zone3

Get Buzzing

Get Buzzing bars are 100% natural, and I am provided with a steady supply of these tasty and nutritious energy bars to keep me sufficiently fuelled before, during and after training. Completely nut-free and with a range of high protein bars, they provide the ideal training snack.

Visit Get Buzzing

OTEC bikes

OTEC bikes is my local bike shop, and supports me with regular bike maintenance and any products I need. The team look after me and my bike, regularly advising new additions or tweaks which can help my performance. OTEC is also a Ceepo stockist.

Visit OTEC bikes

Catlike

Catlike helmets incorporate the latest technology into stylish designs to provide some of the best cycling accessories available, and I am lucky to be provided with helmets, sunglasses, shoes and accessories for use during both training and racing. I ahve worked with Catlike for a number of years and the brand is always innovating and producing new designs and products for the best possible comfort and performance.

Visit Catlike

Champneys

I'm really lucky to live on the doorstep of Champneys Tring, the world-class health spa. Champneys supports me by providing me with unlimited use of their beautiful 25m swimming pool, gym, and all the spa facilities, perfect for post-training recovery.

Visit Champneys

Raceskin

Raceskin produces my custom-designed aero trisuits and high quality Italian-made cycling kit. Made of exceptional quality, the products are the most comfortable custom items I have had the pleasure of wearing, and am delighted to represent the brand during both training sessions and races.

Visit Raceskin

Cherry Active

Cherry Active is a scientifically-proven supplement which is 100% natural and consists of concentrated Monterey cherry juice. It is proven to speed recovery and reduce soreness and inflammation caused by training and racing. What's more, it is also super immune-boosting and packed with antioxidants, and helps you to sleep.

Visit Cherry Active

Ffwd Wheels

Ffwd Wheels supply me with premium quality carbonfibre aerodynamic wheels to train and race in (I'm particularly fond of my disc!). I have now worked with Ffwd Wheels for a number of years and genuinely feel that these wheels are some of the fastest out there.

Visit Ffwd Wheels

Ceepo

I am extremely fortunate (and proud) to ride the Ceepo Venom, a bike which is renowned for its speed and slick lines. As a brand which specialises in triathlon-specific geometry, Ceepo design bikes which not only move quickly but are also comfortable over longer distances. I work with the UK Ceepo distributors, Velotech Services.

Visit Ceepo

Total Balance Clinic

I am lucky to be supported with regular treatments including both chiropractic adjustments and sports massages, to aid recovery and muscle repair during intense training and racing periods. Ian keeps me injury-free and in optimum condition all-year round, and his knowledge of the human body is second to none.

Visit Total Balance Clinic

CocoPro

CocoPro is a high protein coconut water high in natural electrolytes and quality protein, perfect as a natural recovery fuel. As the drinks easily transportable and ready to go at any given moment, the quick refreshing hit of protein is ideal post-training session.

Visit CocoPro

TriSports Lanzarote

I am very lucky to be supported with training camps by TriSports Lanzarote. A 'super-villa' near the coast of Lanzarote with its own private 25m pool, bike workshop and gym, and a wealth of training rides and runs from the door, it offers all I need for a warm-weather training camp all year round.

Visit TriSports Lanzarote

Sundried

Sundried is a premium ethical activewear brand which provides me with kit to help me train with optimum comfort and performance, and stylish casual kit to wear when I'm not training. I am particuarly passionate about the environmental responsibility which underlines the brand and am delighted to represent such an honourable brand.

Visit Sundried

Greeper Laces

GREEPER® Laces are award winning patented shoe laces that won't come undone and yet are very easy to loosen and tighten quickly, making transition times faster and running mopre comfortable and hassle-free.

Visit Greeper Laces

Energy Snacks

Energy Snacks make sports nutrition simple, by delivering a range of endurance sports nutrition and everyday snacks in a box directly to your front door. Energy Snacks provide me a monthly supply of all my race fuelling such as energy drinks, gels and hydration supplements.

Visit Energy Snacks

Aminoman

As a lifelong vegetarian and athlete, the ability to recover and perform effectively is crucial. I use Aminoman supplements which, born out of extensive research, are designed to deliver the optimal level of amino acids and other key active ingredients which support areas of health and performance. I've noticed a tangible difference in both my ability to recover and in terms of performance improvements, since using these supplements.

Visit Aminoman

Bikmo

Bikmo is the simple solution to bike insurance. It's extremely simple to set up and I have first hand experience of making a succesful claim, and as a paying customer, I was blown away by the level of service and efficiency. After being a loyal customer for a year or so, I am now working with Bikmo as an ambassador and am delighted to represent such a fantastic bike insurance company which covers all bases.

Visit Bikmo

This is my blog about being motivated by life, about challenging myself, about exploring mental and physical limitations, and about fulfilment through adventure. Be inspired.

Me

I am embarking on an exciting journey in the world of triathlon and I'm committed to seeing how far I can take it. In 2012 I couldn't swim one length of front crawl, didn't own a bike and had spent most of my life as a self-classified 'non-sporty' person.

I believe in grasping opportunities, pushing your limits, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and making the most of life. I want to do what it takes to look back on my life and be proud of the moments that shaped it.
Triathlon

Training for long distance triathlon is a constant mental and physical effort. It hurts, it's hard work, and there are some days when I wake up and passionately dislike the fact that I have to train. Then I get out there, in the outdoors, feeling my body work, and I realise I am taking one step closer to realising my dreams and it makes it all worth it.
My Dreams

My dreams are not to win, to be a world champion, to revel in the success and fame of top level elite triathlon. My dream is to challenge myself and discover what it takes to be the best that I can be.

Ironman Luxembourg 70.3 - 17/06/2018

Result
6th AG

Overall Time
04:56:46

Hi I'm Amy Kilpin, Triathlete I what i do