After recovering from an operation last December and picking up an injury in the return to training, I was really happy to be able to get on the start line again, albeit much later in the season.
I qualified, and was selected to represent Great Britain at the Senior European Triathlon Cup in Alanya, Turkey, from a British Triathlon Supers Series race at Eton Dorney Lake. This is one race from the national series British Triathlon holds, and with the limited training volume and fitness I had behind me, I was thrilled with the selection.
My race in Alanya marked my debut in Senior ETU Cup racing, and it consisted of a 750m sea swim, followed by a 20km bike and a 5km run. It was an amazing experience being able to compete against some of the best U23 and senior triathletes across Europe.
I really was able to test my physical capabilities and skills with the format of the sea swim, the heat whilst racing, and the cobbles on the bike! Unfortunately, it was much more of a learning experience for me after a particularly rough swim and then crashing on the bike which took me out of contention.
However, I am so grateful to the Fund as they provided me with the opportunity to race and it was an important step forward after a difficult summer of rehab, which I can take many positives from going into my 2024 triathlon season.
I would like to say a massive thank you again to the Jack Bloor Fund, as their support covered much of the travel costs for the trip which was fundamental for me to even get on the start line!
Jack Bloor Race & Fund 