Tapering for Seoul

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Finally I’ve started my first taper for the Seoul World Championships Series. It’s awesome…but what a strange feeling!

I think in a sport like triathlon it’s especially difficult to get a taper right.  You have 3 sports to train for so you always think you should be doing something, but if you do too much you [...]

London 2012 Just keeps getting better…

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

I say all this should I qualify again! I know what a ball ache it is to qualify for the Olympic Games and I am also aware you have to be lucky as well but I get more excited about London 2012 every day…
I first learnt that we were awarded the Olympics while having a [...]

Training so far, 7 weeks in

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Cant believe this first part of the year has gone so quick almost Christmas and 7 weeks into my training, I’m really enjoying the process.  If you are looking for a good present for the family for Xmas…

It’s quite different being coached by Ben Bright, things feel very under control, not one day is particularly [...]

Surprising Article

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Was really interested to read this article today.
Guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/jul/26/olympic-heroes-sponsorship-deals-beijing
Fortunately in our sport if you ever become Olympic Champion I really don’t think for one minute that you will have to go back to work afterwards.  I have heard of Euro 45,000 for just a bike deal for one of the recent Olympic Champions.  If you are [...]