Triathlete: Campbell Schmidt

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Campbell Schmidt
Why did you decide to join Vision Tri Club?:
I decided to join Vision because of my affiliation with the head coach – Cath Rogers – and also because I like the club environment and the people involved
What attracts you to Triathlon?:
The challenge, the diversity and the ambience.
What is your favourite race distance? :
Olympic
What's been your toughest race and why?:
Australian Youth Olympic Festival 2009 – cramped up at the start of the run and ended up running my slowest ever 5km (slower than some of the girls!).
Which leg of triathlon do you prefer? (Swim, Bike or Run) :
Run – when I’m not injured due to my uncoordinated running style
Have you any good training/racing tips? :
Focus on efficiency of effort
What was your worst 'blunder' during a race? :
Not killing myself to stay on bike packs in my early days of draft-legal racing. I now realise the importance!
Where is your favourite bike ride? :
The “hidden valley” out past Daybora
What are your future goals? :
Olympic gold
What are your best results so far? :
6th Mooloolaba Open Elite 2009
Have you achieved great things in any other sports?:
Schoolboy cross-country and athletics
Which athletes provide you with most inspiration and why? :
My training partners – whoever they may be