Get Barnes to the World Champs!
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Help me turn my dream of competing for Great Britain into reality!
Firstly a bit of background to my story........
Back in 2011 after hanging my boots up from playing local football for many years I took up road running and had some success, winning some county races such as:
Reedham 10 mile - 1st place, new course record.
Breckland 10k - 1st place.
Braydeston 5k - 1st place
Wymondham 10k - 4th place.
Broadland 5k - 4th place.
However due to injury and an operation I had to take a break from competitive sport for a couple of long years. Through hard work and setting my own strict rehabilitation plan I am now back fitter and stronger than ever!
In January this year I decided to give a Duathlon a go and dedicated three months of training to the two disciplines - Run & Bike (well three including the transition!). I created my own training schedule and nutrition plan, with the majority of my training being consumed by my 20 mile round cycle commute to work starting at 6am every day. I run during my lunchtimes on top of the commute, and run straight off the bike once I finish my commute home. One day at the weekend I run round the Norfolk Broads and straight onto the bike for another hour. Total weekly training is 130 miles on the bike and around 30 miles running. I like to think I am dedicated! Fail to prepare, prepare to fail is a motto I live by!
Now on to the present day........
In March 2015 I entered the British Duathlon Championships (Run-Bike-Run) event which was also a qualifying race for the 2015 World Championships for the Great Britain age group team.
Being my first ever Duathlon I didn't really expect much but to my amazement I came away with a qualifying place in the Great Britain Team!
In April 2015 I competed in another Duathlon and qualified for the Great Britain Team for the 2016 European Championships.
To have the chance to represent Great Britain is something I am extremely proud of, and have always dreamt of. Just the thought of wearing the Red, White and Blue and competing against the world's best athletes in this event sends shivers down my spine. It will certainly be my biggest achievement to date.
The World Championships are taking place in October 2015 in Adelaide, Australia and as I receive NO funding whatsoever any donation will be very much appreciated to cover some of the main costs to get me to Australia, such as:
- Return flights to Australia.
- Bike transport and bike bag.
- Great Britain Race Suit
- Great Britain Tracksuit
- Equipment costs including a new bike as my current bike is not fit for purpose as it is a road bike, and not a time trial bike.
Accommodation costs have already been covered by my family - Thank you 'The Sparrows!'
Many thanks again for your support. Keep updated with my progress and connect with me if you wish via the following methods:
Blog
Twitter
Instagram
Steven.
Firstly a bit of background to my story........
Back in 2011 after hanging my boots up from playing local football for many years I took up road running and had some success, winning some county races such as:
Reedham 10 mile - 1st place, new course record.
Breckland 10k - 1st place.
Braydeston 5k - 1st place
Wymondham 10k - 4th place.
Broadland 5k - 4th place.
However due to injury and an operation I had to take a break from competitive sport for a couple of long years. Through hard work and setting my own strict rehabilitation plan I am now back fitter and stronger than ever!
In January this year I decided to give a Duathlon a go and dedicated three months of training to the two disciplines - Run & Bike (well three including the transition!). I created my own training schedule and nutrition plan, with the majority of my training being consumed by my 20 mile round cycle commute to work starting at 6am every day. I run during my lunchtimes on top of the commute, and run straight off the bike once I finish my commute home. One day at the weekend I run round the Norfolk Broads and straight onto the bike for another hour. Total weekly training is 130 miles on the bike and around 30 miles running. I like to think I am dedicated! Fail to prepare, prepare to fail is a motto I live by!
Now on to the present day........
In March 2015 I entered the British Duathlon Championships (Run-Bike-Run) event which was also a qualifying race for the 2015 World Championships for the Great Britain age group team.
Being my first ever Duathlon I didn't really expect much but to my amazement I came away with a qualifying place in the Great Britain Team!
In April 2015 I competed in another Duathlon and qualified for the Great Britain Team for the 2016 European Championships.
To have the chance to represent Great Britain is something I am extremely proud of, and have always dreamt of. Just the thought of wearing the Red, White and Blue and competing against the world's best athletes in this event sends shivers down my spine. It will certainly be my biggest achievement to date.
The World Championships are taking place in October 2015 in Adelaide, Australia and as I receive NO funding whatsoever any donation will be very much appreciated to cover some of the main costs to get me to Australia, such as:
- Return flights to Australia.
- Bike transport and bike bag.
- Great Britain Race Suit
- Great Britain Tracksuit
- Equipment costs including a new bike as my current bike is not fit for purpose as it is a road bike, and not a time trial bike.
Accommodation costs have already been covered by my family - Thank you 'The Sparrows!'
Many thanks again for your support. Keep updated with my progress and connect with me if you wish via the following methods:
Blog
Steven.
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Steven Barnes
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