I did my first triathlon when I was 11-years-old and it was just another new sport to try. I got better at it and decided to take it a bit more seriously.

The main thing with triathlon is you've got to be as fit as you can. I train all year round.

I've never made a conscious effort to do anything about my psychological side. I just try to think positively and enjoy it.

In triathlon you don't get to race that much so when you're on the start line you just need to make sure you focus on the job in hand and enjoy yourself.

You need to enjoy yourself and just get into the routine of keeping fit and enjoying being active. That's always easier once you've made friends in the sport.

I tend to get very nervous before the first races of the year. It takes you a bit of time to get into the season.

I always try to keep in mind the I do all that training for a reason, which is to compete to the best of my ability.