 Place of Birth: London Club: Weston Creek Coach: Self Discipline(s): 5km - Marathon Personal Bests: 1500m 3:44 3000m 7:59 5000m 13:41 10000m 28:28 Half Marathon 1:02:16 Marathon 2:13:27 Steeplechase 8:24 What or who got you interested in Athletics? I did well at school in Cross Country and gradually progressed through to the National level over the years. I also competed Little Athletics on the Central Coast.
Best and worst thing about Athletics? The worst thing about running are the hard training sessions on wet, cold and windy nights in Winter (although some in my training group would think this is the best!). The best thing are them rare occasions when you exceed your own expectations in a race.
Take us through a typical training session? 5km warm up run Some token stretching and strides 8x1km with 1min recoveries 5km warm down
Athletics career goals/aspirations? Compete in the 2012 Olympics Run a marathon under 2:10
Who is/are your idol(s)/hero(es)? Rob De Castella and Steve Moneghetti
Favourite food/drink/indulgence? Pizza and beer night.
Hobbies/passions? Playing with my three boys.
Favourite movies/books and why? Any James Bond movie
Favourite travel destination? Falls Creek for a training holiday and Noosa for a proper holiday. |
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