Yes I have Qualified for Athlone !!!
Well somehow I managed to sneak into the race after being a reserve for about 6 months. I’d actually planned on racing in Pembrokshire on the same weekend in the Welsh Championships but the draw of a GB Age Group trisuit was too much.
We’ve decided to leave the children with the parents-in-law and travel on ferry to Dublin. Then a 2 hour drive to Athlone and a stay at the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. I think del might indulge in a spa treatment so at least then I will not feel to bad for dragging her to the event as my offical fan. Also joining me will be Gemma Sargent whom is a member of the Team Trisports Development Squad, it will be good to have somebody that I train with for advise and she’s also a coach !!!
The next stage is to buy a GB Trisuit, I hope my parents will help with the costs of the suit (Dad is now gulping his tea in suprise). Will have to have my name on the back as I bet not many have the name “FORD”, I wonder if people will think am I sponsored by the big car company.
Some links below:
British Triathlon Website – Qualifiers
