MEN'S CAPTAIN
Lee Gladwell

After 14 years of laziness, I rediscovered exercise in 2010 and am now well and truly addicted to triathlons.
I love the buzz that racing gives you, so tend to race a lot rather than training. Despite coming competely last in my first event I'm now progressing nicely and am looking forward to going further and faster in the future.
The beauty of the sport and the club is the inclusive nature of it. There are always people to support and train with you, no matter what level you are at. Since taking up the sport and joining the club the changes, both physically and mentally have been massive. The positivity you gain through taking part in this brilliant sport transcend through to general life and have certainly made me a much happier and more fulfilled person.
I have entered into an Ironman in 2012, so am going to have to concentrate a bit more training but I'm sure I'll be at lots of the local races this year.

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LADIES CAPTAIN
Sally Aspital

Described as 'far more competitive than she is competent' Sally has been a triathlete for three years, competing at both sprint and olympic distances. Her 'sporting background' includes sitting on the sofa and eating a lot. Discovering a real liking for entering events her motto this year is 'your limits are often not as low as you think they are'. She aims to do a half ironman triathlon in 2013.

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CO-OPTED MEMBER
Terry Crittenden

I started triathlon in 2000. I come from a high level of inexperience and incompetence in all three triathlon disciplines which is tempered only by enthusiasm. Up until 2007 this had been a solitary pastime, so I joined the Ashford Tri in 2008. I found the club members to be a friendly and welcoming bunch and I have enjoyed the past year. Of particular benefit has been the support and encouragement during training and competition.

Over the coming year I hope to give something back to the sport through the committee and by taking a coaching qualification. Triathlon is a great sport that can be enjoyed at any level and can provide the opportunity for personal development, both physically and intellectually. Have fun.

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SOCIAL SECRETARY
Chris Sardo

Coming from a cycling background, and a keen interest in sport and outdoors, triathlon caught my interest during winter 2010/11. Two minor problems stood in my way: I couldn't swim and had never ever been into running! I was advised that if I was to get anywhere as a novice triathlete, it was vital that I should join a tri club.
From the very first contact with ATC, I found everyone, without exception, to be extremely friendly, helpful and generous. Athletes of all levels, and especially novices like myself, are welcomed and supported at training, competitions and social events alike.
I am very pleased with my progress in my first year in tri (especially the swim and run!) which I would never have achieved and enjoyed without the help, guidance and encouragement of ATC members. I hope that I can make a contribution by assisting via the committee to reflect my gratitude for what I have learnt, achieved and most importantly enjoyed so far and by perhaps helping other new members to look forward to the same.

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SOCIAL SECRETARY
Danielle Petersman

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WEBMASTER
Alex Keenan

Recently joined ATC to try and shift some weight by setting targets. Targets for 2011 were to somplete a 10k, sprint tri, duathlon and a half marathon. Next year...Olympic distance tri, a marathon and shift some more weight.

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CO-OPTED MEMBER
Garry Curley

I have always been into exercise and fitness for as long as I can remember. I started with MTB Trials riding, then moved to XC Biking, then strength training at the gym followed but running. My recent running adventures have lead me to finish the London Marathon twice and a number of adventure races where i get to play in mud. Last year i decided that running alone was getting a little dull, and the sport of Triathlon has captured my interest. I have my first Triathlon in May, a Sprint distance, with the London Triathlon in September being my primary goal for 2012. My aim for this year to stop aiming to "Complete" races, but start to "Compete" in them.

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KIT AND RESOURCES
Kate Austin

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WEBMASTER
Jason Cordingley

On secondment from soggy Wales Jason has joined the Triathlon club and volunteered to assist with the website. Jason has been lucky enough to get an entry into the 2012 London Marathon by ballot and aims to go sub 4:30. Jason's main focus is swimming but is trying to improve his running and cycling over the winter by activley attending as many of the club sessions as possible.

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