Tammy Adams

 

Age 32
born where? Melbourne
star sign Virgo
single/married/kids Single
occupation Physiotherapist
nickname/s Feather, Tim-Tam/Tamara (when naughty!)
current bike Giant OCR 3 / Giant Rincon MTB
current shoes Asics Kayanos

when did you begin triathlon and why?

Started swimming early 2003 due to low back problem (previously couldn't really swim) Always had a slight interest in doing a tri - saw GIT ad and decided to give it a go. Do it for fitness and fun/social.
how many years in NTC? 3
what is your sporting background? Ballet, volleyball, hockey, running
how many triathlons? 7
greatest achievement in triathlon Getting over my fear of swimming in open water
greatest achievement outside of triathlon State U 16 Volleyball team, finishing uni
best result? Improving with each race. Meeting some great people.
best and worst triathlon legs and why?

Best: Run- cause it comes natural
Worst: Swim - cause I'm definately not a fish, but at least I'm starting to enjoy it now.

most embarrassing moment in triathlon? During GIT: Frustrated at how slow the water came out of my drink bottle. Gaz informed me that I should actually squeeze it! It definately worked!
three people you would like to invite to dinner Adam Hills, Bono, Emma Snowsill
favourite music Rock, pop, anything live (except heavy metal)
favourite film A good drama
favourite t.v. show Spicks and Specks, Enough Rope
favourite triathlon distance The shorter the swim the better !
favourite race spectating at Port Macquarie Ironman - hope to do it one day! (maybe)
favourite food Thai, Seafood, dark chocolate
favourite drink Water, a good latte, and wine would be hard to give up.
triathlon goals To keep fit and enjoy some more races. Long-term:1/2 Ironman.
passions outside traithlon Cooking, learning the piano, photography.
describe yourself in 5 words ot less Energetic, caring, determined, passionate, analytical