COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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CHAIRPERSON & MENS CAPTAIN
PAUL BARRON
I first started to enjoy adventurous and challenging activities in my twenties when I first participated in a 100 mile canoe trip on the Trent. During the next decade I had a go at rock climbing, caving, skiing, sailing and other outdoor activities.
In the 90's I ran a few marathons and climbed a few mountains. I have also been involved in football, Table Tennis and Bat and Trap (I'll have a go at most things).
I like to challenge myself but I am not too disappointed if I stumble on the way. I believe achievement is in the involvement
I have made lots of new friends in the Tri Club, it has given me another focus.
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SWIM COACH & LADIES CAPTAIN
CHRISTINE JOHNSON
Been competing in triathlon on & off since 1993. Having raced as a Junior & Senior at International Elite level, I now just enjoy our wonderful sport and take part for fun & try not to take it too seriously!
This year due to a career change, I will be pretty quiet on the competing front. However, I will be busy coaching at the club on a regular basis. Being an A.S.A Swim Teacher & BTF Coach, I am very keen to help members improve their swim times for triathlon and become a more efficient swimmer.
Having been told by a good friend that I need to do an Ironman before I start falling apart (as unfortunately not getting any younger) I have pencilled in Austria 2011 – oh my word! I then can retire!
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SECRETARY
JIM HAWKINS
Renound for competing in the "toughies" of the multi-sport world - Jim is the only ATC club member to have completed the infamous "Helvellyn Tri" twice - how mad is that!!!
Looking very pensive (above), Jim will be taking on the more sedate role of Secretary.
e-mail Jim
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MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
ADRIAN HEATHFIELD
I have been involved in sports from a young age, ranging from Pairs Skating to Kickboxing and just about everything in-between.
I had always wanted to do a triathlon but couldn't swim more than a length or two but while receiving long term treatment on a shattered leg started swimming with a frame on the leg and managed to get to a reasonable standard.
In 2009 after the frame was removed & over six years of treatment I was back jogging and entered my first couple of triathlons, I am never going to be quick but I will always get there eventually!
I am back in a frame after needing more treatment on my leg but am still keen to keep as involved in triathlon as possible, I & my frame will continue with my swimming in 2010.
e-mail Adrian
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TREASURER
TERRY FOREMAN
Better known for his appearances for the GB synchronised
skipping team, a 20 year career as a desk jockey was a good
grounding for triathlon. First event was a very cold and wet
duathlon at Fowlmead in Feb 2006 where he came dead last by
a country mile – progress since then can best be described as
slow!
e-mail Terry
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WELFARE OFFICER & VICE CHAIRPERSON
ALEX MILNE
New to the world of tri but a keen runner having competed various events from 5 miles to the marathon.
The main targets for 2010 will be:
- Running in my 3rd consecutive London marathon
- Making my Triathlon debut at the London Triathlon competing in the individual Olympic distance
Please feel free to contact me using the below email address with any questions.
e-mail Alex
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KIT AND RESOURCES
KATE KEENE
I joined the club last year and completed the ladies Try a Tri in East Grinstead. I was delighted to have come 9th and couldn't have done it without the support of the club. I am now in training for a longer triathlon this year.
e-mail Kate
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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.
e-mail Terry
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PRESS OFFICER
PHIL BOOTH
I joined the club in February 2009 after racing with and losing to a certain Paul Barron in both the 2007 and 2008 Club Duathlons.
With no immediate plans to do a triathlon, 3 months later after much encouragement from other members I was competing in my first Sprint Triathlon.
I've since raced with the club at road cycle time trials, sportives, cross-country and road running. I've enjoyed some great training sessions and social events but not much swimming.
With a young family, a forgiving wife and an exciting desk job, training and racing is quite a juggle. (Quick plug - Follow my blog on the forum for juggling tips)
Best described as a novice Veteran with absolutely no ambition to do an Ironman!! As the Press Officer I'm looking forward to receiving your race reports and promoting the club.
e-mail Phil
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WEBMASTER
MATT CROSS
Shown the ropes by a friend whilst working in Hove and promptly joined the club after moving back to Kent in April 2009. As a full time desk
jockey it's good to get out and about with a great bunch of people whilst pushing my limits and learning a thing or two about the area I live in. Looking
forward to my first full tri season, and improving on last year's results. Biggest challenge - keeping the site up to date!
e-mail Matt
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SOCIAL SECRETARY
KATE AUSTEN
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