He beat me to it, and posted his first entry before I had a chance to introduce him, but here goes. Nick is the reigning World Age Group Triathlete and is just getting back into training in the lovely British Weather. Here is how he describes how he got into Triathlon and his plans for the future.
Nick Riding around Holme Pierrepont
My first experience of triathlon was in 2001 where I came 2nd in a novice sprint event. On a borrowed bike and with borrowed kit I loved it and was hooked. A month later and in training for my second race I was knocked off my bike and crushed two vertebrae. No more racing for me – triathlete no more!
Four years and a few hospital visits later I finally got back into training and started racing again. That was 2005 and yet again I caught the triathlon bug. Every season since has got better and better for me. In 2007 I did my first ½ ironman, 2008 I qualified to represent Great Britain in World championships in Canada and then this season (2009) I won gold for my age category at the World championships in Australia and came third overall.
So 2010….. I’m still planning it after 2 months off, but it’s now November and time to get back into training. Main goals will be try some elite races as well as doing the age group European and World championships. Swimming and biking both need some work – so it’s going to be early mornings in the pool and late nights on the Watt Bike – I hate these dark nights! Bring on the new season and some warmer weather.”
We are looking forward to following his training on the Wattbike over the winter and then his racing schedule through the summer.