Shawn has a demanding job, a young family but is super motivated to be competitive.
Maximising the time he has to train and making sure he can sustain his training is a challenge. However, he is a pleasure
Why do you do Triathlon: Triathlon is a release from my busy work life; it allows me compartmentalise everything in my head and refocus - Making me a better me. Moreover though I’m a competitor, I love the buzz I get from pushing myself to the limit and the fight of a race. I haven’t gotten it right yet but I will; I want to be the best I can be.
What is your sporting back ground: I started out as a runner and come from a family of runners who are still competing. This element is definitely my comfort zone.
What attracted you to F4L: I have attended F4L training camps in Mallorca and really like Paul’s professional approach. I like the squad feel of the group; I really enjoy training with other people to push myself.
What are your targets: Age group qualification is my goal and something I am determined to achieve...
updated 30th July 2019: I have qualified for the GB Age Group Team for the European Championships in Estonia 2020... target acquired!
Favourite motivational quote: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
If not today when...
Favourite training song / music track: Till I collapse - Eminem
Professional Coach Paul Jones is a British Triathlon Federation Level 3 Coach and a Triathlon Australia Performance Coach.
He is also an IRONMAN Certified Coach and a Level 2 Training Peaks Coach.
F4L Triathlon Coaching offers triathletes and other endurance athletes a full coaching and training service that caters to all levels of triathletes. F4L offers professional triathlon and endurance training support and the reliability triathletes require. Each athlete is an individual, every athlete has different needs. Coach Paul and F4L provide you with 15 years experience and professional coaching.
