Amy Kilpin

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

16.08.19

A PB and a (missed) podium

Earlier this year mid-way through my training camp at Playitas in Fuerteventura, I ran...
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24.07.19

Taking the win

When I plan my race season I always like to throw in one UK ‘C race...
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03.07.19

Piecing it all together

Towards the end of 2018, when I had started to slowly build up the running again post-injury, I felt...
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02.06.19

The inevitable lows of going high

Summer may have finally arrived, but it certainly hasn’t felt like it over the past ...
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19.04.19

When great things come from little expectations

I have to be honest, after being injured last year and taking a step back from triathl...
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21.02.19

Avoiding gremlins

It’s the time of year where we are all starting to think about race season – me in...
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08.02.19

Be the athlete you want to be

As I start to ramp up my training again in preparation for the 2019 season, I’ve been thinking a l...
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02.01.19

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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31.07.18

An experience of a lifetime

I got into triathlon in a big way, I spent a few years quite obsessively rock climbing...
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Active Edge

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
TRIATHALON

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.

Fugitive Olympic Triathlon - 14/07/2019

Result
1st female, 10th overall

Overall Time
02:21:07

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