David Heathcote comments: “Since my qualification to represent Great Britain at the upcoming world championships in Cozumel, Mexico, I have been asked to talk to children in local schools.  I think this was more nerve wracking than the actual qualification races!

After talking about the basics of triathlon, the equipment I use and things such as diet and motivation, I timed the kids in a mini transition race pretending they had just come out of the pool, taking off their goggles and swim cap and had to get their helmet, glasses, bike shoes and race belt on in the fastest possible time.  The kids really enjoyed this activity.”