Take a look at the twitter and web-site of my good friend Mark Buckingham, myself and Mark worked together selling Timex Ironman, shotz and Tanita Body composition products for a few years. If there is something I have been tought by Mark is how dedicated an athelte should be and that persaverance pays.
The times I was dragged out straight after work for an interval session around the industrial estate, the times we have had to drive straight past a fast food joint, these were all indications that being a dedicated absolute professional athlete is not just about a natural physical ability, but its about applying yourself for years, not missing a training session and adapting to stay injury free and consistant. Mark is now part of the Tri Gold programme and has dedicating his time to becoming a full time professional triathlete.
Mark has a background in track running and has represented his country in 5k and Steeplechase events. Whilst being injured Mark discovered he was also a good cyclist(much to my frustration), and has now turned hs attention to the sport.
Forgot to mention Mark is also now the newly crowned British Elite Duathlon Champion. Not bad! not bad at all!!
Take a look at his website. www.markbuckingham.com
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