Claire du Jardin

Age 23 (nearly 24!)
born where? Melbourne
star sign Virgo
single/married/kids Single with a puppy
occupation Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Monash Medical Centre
nickname/s Well, people started to call me plodder on the running track because, well, I tend to plod, but someone underservingly already has that name. Steve, tell them that I really am"the plodder"!
current bike Advanti Edge (a plodders bike)
current shoes Asics Kayano

when did you begin triathlon and why?

I coaxed a friend into a Brooks race and beat her, so I kept going. A reason to go to the gym and king of keep fit!
how many years in NTC? 2 I think
what is your sporting background? None really, always swam a lot.
how many triathlons? 16 shorties
greatest achievement in triathlon Finishing without beiong carted away by the Tobins Brother car. I was pretty happy with myself when I finished the Enduro at Brighton last year. J9 convinced me to do it, I have never been so nervous in my life, I was in a pretty bad state before the race, chucking, fainting etc!
greatest achievement outside of triathlon Finishing my degree and getting the job I wanted.
best result? Not applicable!
best and worst triathlon legs and why? Swim is good, usually get out somewhere near the front, get passed by most people on the bike and anyone who hasn't passed me on the bike passes me on the run, get the picture?
most embarrassing moment in triathlon? Getting on my bike wet and slipping over the seat and crashing down the other side.
three people you would like to invite to dinner Jamie Durrie. That's it.
favourite music Anything really, don't think I'm into Moshy's music though.
favourite film Finding Nemo
favourite t.v. show McCleods Daughters
favourite triathlon distance The shorter the better, less chance of being taken away by Tobin Brothers. I did enjoy the Enduro though!
favourite race Mordialloc
favourite food Peppermint Aero
favourite drink Pineapple Juice and smoothies from Boost
triathlon goals To finish a 750/20/5, it still eludes me.
passions outside traithlon My golden retriever puppy, Gemma, riding around Melbourne on our great bike tracks, the beach and dining out.
describe yourself in 5 words ot less Stubborn, Motivated, Organised, Compassionate, Shopper