Jill, (62) from Lymm, has qualified to represent the GB age group triathlon team at European and World Championships over 20 times since taking up the sport in 2008, having had no previous competitive swim, bike or run background.

Pretty impressive hey, so here's her story:
After her first triathlon, a ladies only event in Cheshire, she was bitten by the triathlon bug. Joining Warrington Triathlon Club to learn more about the sport and training methods, she took part in a number of races in 2009. Seeing a raw talent, Tri club coaches encouraged her to try to qualify for the GB age group team (requiring a top 3 or 4 age group finish in one of 3 national qualifying races each year, and also finishing within a specific time of the winner). She managed to qualify for both European and World Championships in 2010  (Ireland and Hungary). As the sport of triathlon has grown massively, and the numbers and quality of athletes trying to qualify for GB has increased significantly, Jill has still managed to qualify for every European and World championships since. This has led to racing around the world, from Beijing to Auckland, Mexico to Chicago as well as Spain, Holland, London, Austria, Estonia and The Gold Coast on the Commonwealth games triathlon course!

To keep on top of her game, Jill trains about 10 hours a week, whilst still working full time as a hospital doctor.  Her coach (and husband) thinks she is in the best physical condition and as quick as she has ever been in her 10 years in the sport. He says there is no doubt that weekly strength and conditioning and yoga, coupled with the regular sports massage by Sam, as part of her training programme, has kept her fit and injury free for the last couple of years.

Bring on the Tri season!