"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
"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
"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
Taking a step back to move forward
At the end of each year, I always like to reflect on what I have expe...
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I got into triathlon in a big way, I spent a few years quite obsessively rock climbing...
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This year was a big one for me. I finally bit the bullet last summer and signed up t...
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It’s funny how fast time passes by. I hadn’t raced a tria...
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Motivation is a funny thing. Sometimes it’s right there, bouncing up and down like a...
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Why are we obsessed with data?
As triathletes, we are obsessed with data. That is no secret. The thing is, how much does it actuall...
The weather is colder, the days are shorter, and the shops are full of Christmas paraphernalia. T...
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It’s a strange time of year for the majority of triathletes (in the northern hemisphere, at lea...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 have 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.
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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.
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Active Edge provides a range of 100% natural supplements; cherry, beetroot and pomegranate, proven to improve performance, speed recovery and reduce soreness and inflammation caused by training and racing. What's more, the concentrated juices are also super immune-boosting and packed with antioxidants, with sleep-promoting properties.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
Result
2nd cat, 4th female
Overall Time
28:03
Bike
28:03
Result
2nd AG
Overall Time
05:09:39
Swim
34:57
T1
02:05
Bike
2:48:06
T2
02:36
Run
1:41:55
Result
18th cat
Overall Time
03:17:30
Swim
34:57
T1
02:05
Bike
2:48:06
T2
02:36
Run
03:17:30
Result
12th female
Overall Time
01:34:56
Swim
34:57
T1
02:05
Bike
2:48:06
T2
02:36
Run
01:34:56
Result
44th AG
Overall Time
05:16:55
Swim
00:34:44
T1
00:04:07
Bike
02:51:58
T2
00:01:56
Run
01:44:10
Result
5th AG
Overall Time
04:56:49
Swim
00:34:12
T1
00:02:35
Bike
02:40:28
T2
00:02:32
Run
01:37:02
Result
1st female
Overall Time
02:25:30
Swim
00:27:43
T1
00:01:18
Bike
01:10:22
T2
00:01:07
Run
00:45:00
Result
6th AG
Overall Time
04:56:46
Swim
00:28:37
T1
00:01:18
Bike
02:41:00
T2
00:01:07
Run
01:41:25
Result
8th AG
Overall Time
05:05:51
Swim
00:28:37
T1
00:02:45
Bike
02:35:24
T2
00:02:08
Run
01:50:18
Result
4th AG
Overall Time
04:54:36
Swim
00:33:33
T1
00:03:33
Bike
02:28:29
T2
00:03:11
Run
01:45:50
Result
56th AG
Overall Time
05:16:12
Swim
00:33:31
T1
00:04:56
Bike
02:47:10
T2
00:04:28
Run
01:46:07
Result
6th AG, 18th female
Overall Time
05:08:21
Swim
00:33:33
T1
00:02:24
Bike
02:47:00
T2
00:02:56
Run
01:42:28
Result
2nd AG, 8th female
Overall Time
05:14:47
Swim
00:34:21
T1
00:01:09
Bike
02:54:24
T2
00:01:16
Run
01:43:37
Result
4th in AG, 18th female
Overall Time
05:12:57
Swim
00:35:04
T1
00:04:34
Bike
02:40:17
T2
00:03:02
Run
01:50:00
Result
2nd in AG, 6th overall
Overall Time
05:32:01
Swim
00:34:20
T1
n/a
Bike
03:15:00
T2
n/a
Run
01:42:41
Result
72nd
Overall Time
01:39:48
Swim
n/a
T1
n/a
Bike
n/a
T2
n/a
Run
n/a
Result
10th in AG
Overall Time
05:55:09
Swim
00:35:57
T1
00:06:59
Bike
03:12:18
T2
00:02:23
Run
01:57:32
Result
4th in AG
Overall Time
04:50:42
Swim
00:31:22 (all swims voided)
T1
00:02:52
Bike
02:56:53
T2
00:02:10
Run
01:51:38
Result
2nd in AG, 13th overall
Overall Time
05:15:01
Swim
00:34:42
T1
00:04:58
Bike
02:41:58
T2
00:03:03
Run
01:50:20
Result
1st in AG, 2nd overall
Overall Time
01:41:22
Swim
00:11:48
T1
00:01:13
Bike
00:52:33
T2
00:00:58
Run
00:34:50
Result
3rd in AG
Overall Time
05:40:43
Swim
00:36:09
T1
00:02:32
Bike
02:55:47
T2
00:01:41
Run
02:04:34
Result
5th in AG
Overall Time
05:14:27
Swim
00:32:27
T1
00:02:38
Bike
02:49:53
T2
00:02:42
Run
01:47:20
Result
3rd in AG, 6th overall
Overall Time
01:16:38
Swim
00:14:14
T1
00:01:11
Bike
00:36:45
T2
00:00:39
Run
00:23:54
Result
2nd in AG
Overall Time
05:14:47
Swim
00:34:29
T1
00:01:24
Bike
02:52:15
T2
00:01:12
Run
01:45:27
Result
12th in AG
Overall Time
05:32:35
Swim
00:31:32
T1
00:04:42
Bike
03:04:41
T2
00:02:58
Run
01:48:42
Result
1st
Overall Time
01:13:49
Swim
00:13:36
T1
00:04:42
Bike
00:35:25
T2
00:02:58
Run
00:22:49
Result
1st in AG, 4th overall
Overall Time
02:14:15
Swim
00:29:14
T1
00:04:12
Bike
00:10:00
T2
00:10:12
Run
00:20:59
Result
3rd in AG
Overall Time
11:48:43
Swim
01:06:05
T1
00:00:00
Bike
06:28:42
T2
00:00:00
Run
04:06:34
Result
3rd in AG
Overall Time
02:28:28
Swim
00:26:55
T1
00:04:17
Bike
01:07:08
T2
00:02:49
Run
00:47:20
Result
10th in AG
Overall Time
Swim
00:26:55
T1
00:04:17
Bike
01:07:08
T2
00:02:49
Run
00:47:20
Result
1st
Overall Time
NULL
Swim
NULL
T1
NULL
Bike
NULL
T2
NULL
Run
NULL
Result
12th in AG
Overall Time
06:54:48
Swim
00:26:37
T1
00:02:40
Bike
03:35:59
T2
00:02:42
Run
02:46:50
Result
8th in AG
Overall Time
06:00:08
Swim
00:35:08
T1
00:04:21
Bike
03:10:28
T2
00:04:17
Run
02:05:55
Result
3rd in AG, 12th overall
Overall Time
NULL
Swim
NULL
T1
NULL
Bike
NULL
T2
NULL
Run
NULL
Result
7th in AG
Overall Time
Swim
NULL
T1
NULL
Bike
NULL
T2
NULL
Run
NULL
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