Bella Lough

Age 30
born where? Melbourne
star sign Libra
single/married/kids Married to Jon (plus 1 cat)
occupation Project manager (IT training)
nickname/s Danger Kitty, Belfie, nerdgirl
current bike Avanti Discovery (hybrid)
current shoes Brooks Adrenaline

when did you begin triathlon and why?

Jan 2004 – after telling my gym trainer I wanted “something to aim for”
how many years in NTC? A month or two!
what is your sporting background? running, baaaaad waterpolo & squash
how many triathlons? 6
greatest achievement in triathlon Doing my first 4 races with no toe clips…
greatest achievement outside of triathlon Ack – I dunno…Living life to the full
best result? Racing on someone else’s road bike…
best and worst triathlon legs and why? Gotta love the run. As for swimming, the less said the better.
most embarrassing moment in triathlon? Haven’t had one yet….but am trying to create one by going MTB
three people you would like to invite to dinner Hugh Jackman, Legolas & Robin Hobb
favourite music

Anything – energetic or slow smoochy stuff – depending on my mood

favourite film The Princess Bride
favourite t.v. show Law & Order, anything Idol
favourite triathlon distance The short ones
favourite race Twilight Triathlon – so few people do it, makes you feel like you have done REALLY well.
favourite food Icecream
favourite drink Lemon iced tea
triathlon goals to complete longer races e.g. gatorade
passions outside traithlon Clothes shopping, fantasy books & PC games, painting, knitting (scarves) & my husband (he told me to write that!)
describe yourself in 5 words ot less Happy, energetic, talkative, daggy & a little too organised