| Age |
44
- but don't look a day over 50 |
| born
where? |
Manchester,
England. - home of the mighty Reds |
| star
sign |
Gemini |
| single/married/kids |
Married
to Kathy, Two Billy-lids, Sam 13, Georgia 10, 1 dishlicker,
Chloe |
| occupation |
Banker
- with a B |
| nickname/s |
Pommie,
Zebra, Riles, Lance (only joking) |
| current
bike |
Specialised
Allez Comp, Ultegra, Mavic Kzyriums, courtesy of The Top Blokes
at Top Gear |
| current
shoes |
Gaerne
- el cheapos. Must visit The Top blokes at Top Gear |
|
when did
you begin triathlon and why?
|
1995
after too many injuries training for marathons. Unfortunately
nothing's changed. |
| how
many years in NTC? |
7. |
| what
is your sporting background? |
Soccer
& athletics until 14. Then from 19-30 footy, cricket, drinking
& smoking. Back to running at 30 |
| how
many triathlons? |
Have
completed about 50 including 2 half Ironman & 2 Ironman. |
| greatest
achievement in triathlon |
First
Ironman 10.50 in 2001. Getting through the swim (750m) in my
second ever race, after nearly drowning in the swim (300m) in
my first. |
| greatest
achievement outside of triathlon |
My
family (sad isn't it!) |
| best
result? |
First
IM, 10.50 at 41 years of age with limited running in an injured
lead up. |
| best
and worst triathlon legs and why? |
Run - cos I can (or could), Swim - cos I can't, and never will
be able to. |
| most
embarrassing moment in triathlon? |
Rescued
by the surf ski and rubber ducky half way through the swim in
an Adelaide race (in a lake). Still hungover from two days before |
| three
people you would like to invite to dinner |
Billy
Connolly for the laughs, Halle Berry for the looks, & Captain
Ironman to clean up and wash the dishes. |
| favourite
music |
Don't
have a favourite, but pretty keen on Jet at the moment, and
always fire up to "Generator." It's on the race video
for my first IM. Brings back memories. |
| favourite
film |
Have
enjoyed the Untouchables 5 times |
| favourite
t.v. show |
Very
sad, but keen on Parky (depending on guests), most sports, and
embarrassed to admit Big Brother has got me in this time (never
watch any other reality show) |
| favourite
triathlon distance |
Ironman
when in shape |
| favourite
race |
Australian
Ironman, Forster -unbelievable atmosphere. |
| favourite
food |
Any
pasta with a hot puttanesca sauce (chilli, capers,anchovies,
etc - hot & salty!) |
| favourite
drink |
Beer
and a good red (or 5) |
| triathlon
goals |
Return
to Forster |
| passions
outside traithlon |
My
kid's sport - footy, cricket, netball, tennis.............. |
| describe
yourself in 5 words ot less |
Impulsive,
reliable, injury-prone (the captain will tell you its because
of my impulsive training habits - he's propbably right), tired,
easy-going. |
