Elite secrets: Behind the scenes with British Triathlon

Published: Dec. 5, 2019, 5 a.m.

This week is a real cracker, something completely different that you won't hear elsewhere as I take you behind the scenes with the British Paratriathlon team at Loughborough, to find out what it really takes to be at the elite level of the sport.

You'll meet Paralympic medal hopefuls George Peasgood and Claire Cashmore along with Guide Nikki Bartlett as well as members of the coaching and support team around them.

I also reveal the winners of the Kristian Blummenfelt signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy, in support of MOVE Charity.

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If you enjoyed the exclusive look behind the scenes at British Triathlon's elite training hub in Loughborough, then let us know on social media. Find out more about George, Nikki and Claire and British Paratriathlon.

WHO IS HELEN?

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SIGNED SUPER LEAGUE TRI TROPHY FOR MOVE CHARITY

Thank you to everyone who donated to the raffle for a chance to win Kristian Blummenfelt's signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy. You helped to raise nearly £850 for MOVE Charity, which supports young people affected by cancer by helping them to keep moving. MOVE are hosting a fundraising evening with Steve Cram on March 20th 2020 in Leicester.

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INTERVIEW TIME LINE*

*Interview times, not the whole episode

0:00:40 – meet George Peasgood introduction to his swim set, a typical Thursday, a typical week.

0:02.15 – George says he never has a day off as that is what works for him. 18-high 20hrs a week.  But there is really no such thing as a typical week.

0:03:00 – George explains how he has developed a love for cycling and...