Different Perspective Sports Magazine Issue 2 - IRONMAN Wales | Page 12

An Interview with Lucy Gossage

You have said in the past that you are not comfortable with other people’s
expectations of you at races. Having won Ironman UK a few weeks ago is it
becoming easier to deal with?
I have realized that at the end of the day it is just down to you and you can let the
pressure get to you or not. Earlier in the year it was definitely getting a bit too serious and
Ironman UK was a good window back into how much I love it and why I do triathlon. It has
made me realize that it is about having fun and that is why I am doing it. I have got the
love back and I want to do well on Sunday but all I can do is my best and see where that
gets me. I race better if I am enjoying it and relaxed.
The location here in Tenby is so beautiful – will the views help take your mind off
the pain?
Yes – I am really looking forward to the bike, as I love riding this sort of terrain. Doing
a 100-mile bike ride around the hills where you have never been before is my idea of
heaven so really excited about that. I am slightly less excited and more apprehensive
about the run as it will be a challenge but I think I will be fine.
How do you find all the extra media attention you are now getting? It is necessary
for your sponsors but do you find it impacts on your training and personal life?