Stepping up the distance…… I went into this race pretty relaxed as it was a ‘training race’ but I still knew that when I got into race mode I would give it what I had. The location was beautiful and the course undulating and at times on not such a[…]
Southport ITU Qualifier May 22nd 2016 I went into this race feeling positive off the back of 2 weeks of great training where I started to see everything come together. For me it was a race against myself. To put all the training into practise and the result…….my best race![…]
This was my first tri of the year and was happy to take a win overall. It was the first pool-based triathlon I have completed in about 2 years, and made a difference to not being bashed about in the open water! The bike course was windy in every direction,[…]
2 years ago this was my first ever CX race and absolutely loved it so to get a place this year was super exciting! Aiming to get to the start line early, I realised there were more people than I had anticipated in the B race! It was packed with[…]
This was a ladies only event run by West Lothian Clarion. The field consisted of 50 ladies #thisgirlcan with the youth races running afterwards. The day started with a fantastic coached skills session on parts of the course. I learnt a lot from this, and I think can I speak for[…]
AGE GROUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS I had Chicago in my sights having been injured for the Worlds in 2014 so thankfully qualified early on in the 2015 season and was able to train with my main race in sight. The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. The opening ceremony,[…]
Arriving at a race can be daunting. You see a vast array of bikes and kit which leads to panic and self- doubt. But don’t. You are here to race your race on your bike and with your kit. You’ve trained for it and you’re ready to go. Make sure you[…]
IS A TRAINING CAMP FOR YOU? Perhaps you are considering your first training camp, but feel daunted by the thought of training every day with a group of people you don’t know. Don’t let this put you off, they are great fun and a great way to meet people who you then[…]
This year I worked with Coach Alister Russell and the BBC Get Inspired Programme, to provide safe and effective warm up exercises before running. BBC Get Inspired Warm Up Exercises
A great day out but Edinburgh Triathletes taking gold and silver in the mixed relay teams. A very tight close finish between the 2 teams and great teamwork by everyone involved in all 3 teams. Go Edinburgh Triathletes!