Triathlete: Samantha Keogh

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Samantha Keogh
Why did you decide to join Vision Tri Club?:
Small, friendly club and the location of training.
What attracts you to Triathlon?:
All round fitness, the challenge & fit men in lycra!
What is your favourite race distance? :
Olympic
What's been your toughest race and why?:
Gold Coast Half Iron Man 2009 – 1st HIM, hot, windy and dusty and the run was just a ‘world of hurt’!
Which leg of triathlon do you prefer? (Swim, Bike or Run) :
Bike
Have you any good training/racing tips? :
Good nutrition and practice running off the bike.
What was your worst 'blunder' during a race? :
Running the wrong way out of T2 and having to go back again. My brain was clearly more fried than my legs that day.
Where is your favourite bike ride? :
Italy– Up the Stelvio.
What are your future goals? :
Keep getting quicker and stronger and keep having fun.
What are your best results so far? :
Participating and finishing any race
Have you achieved great things in any other sports?:
Not really. Wasn't exactly the star ath;ete at school or anything. Just liked having a go.
Which athletes provide you with most inspiration and why? :
Jimmy Seear (local hero, overcame injury, works hard and always friendly & smiling), & Chrissie Wellington (amazing strength & endurance and cheerful to the end)