Different Perspective Sports Magazine Issue 2 - IRONMAN Wales | Page 15

Excuse my ignorance but what is a Computrainer – it sound like much more
than a simple turbo?
You can program hill sessions and certain wattages etc so like a very clever turbo and
you can hook it up to your computer and ride various courses like Kona. If there is a
hill then it will emulate it.
You love endurance so have you ever thought of doing anything crazy like
RAAM (Race Across America)?
I would like to do all these crazy challenges when I am retired from Triathlon like Ultra
Runs and Marathon des Sables. I will have 2 months off after my last Kona when I
will do something like that as I love adventure. It would also be nice to see places as
opposed to racing them.
Talking about the race on Sunday how do you feel you will do?
It is a really strong field and a lot deeper than Bolton. This is going to be tough with 5
or 6 girls who could win.
You must feel strong with your wins and having going sub 9 hours in
Barcelona?
On paper it should suit me as it is hilly and with the rain it will be one of the hardest
races I have ever done. I expect I will finish it feeling fairly broken.
You announced after Bolton that Erdinger were going to be one of your
sponsors and you being the only UK athlete out of a team of 13. How did that
come about?
It was a case of serendipity really and very exciting. I met the guy who did the
marketing for them at a race in the winter. It goes to show that you really should take
the time to coffee with someone as you don’t know where it will lead. I went over to
meet the guys in Erding and it all fell into place. It is really helpful for next year as it
eases the pressure. With Chain Reaction as well they really are my dream sponsors
along with Blue Seventy, ZeroD, Compression, High 5 etc.