15/09/2007 - Evie's First Triathlon

On 15th September 2007, Charnwood Triathlon Club had their first competitor in a Children's race when Evie Jarvis completed the TFN City of Nottingham Children's Triathlon competing in the Tri Star 1 category.

It was Evie's first Triathlon although she had competed for her School at Cross-Country for the past two years.  We caught up with Evie straight after the race and managed a quick interview:

Q: How did the race go?

A: OK, it was hard work but I really enjoyed myself.  The swim was the hardest bit so perhaps I need to practice that more.

Q: How do you feel now you've finished?

A: Really proud of myself, tired and really happy.  I did the race not just for myself but for my Dad who helped me train too.  My family really helped me round through all their cheering and encouragement.

Q:Are you proud to be the first  Junior competing for Charnwood?

A: Yes, definately I have even got a Charnwood t-shirt.  I also got to do an interview after the race to talk about that.  They nicknamed me the Pink Lady as my kit is all pink.  That was nice.

Q: What was your favourite moment?

A: Crossing the finish line.  I'm now a Triathlete! (smiles)

Q: Are you going to do any more Triathlons?

A: Yes.  I want to try and do a few more next year.  I surprised myself with how the bike bit went some hopefully I can improve with some training over the winter.

Q: What are you going to do now?

A: Have some food and perhaps a rest.

Evie finished in 19:57 with a swim time of 3:17, a bike time of 9:19 and a run time of 7:21.

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