Favourite part of triathlon – swim, cycle, run (transition?)

All depends on which is going best

Least favourite?

Normally the ride as it seems to drag on

Best dinner the night before?

Pad Thai

It’s race morning – what do you eat?

Same as always....muesli and maybe some eggs on toast

Number of hours spent training a week (peak)?

20-25hrs + strength, massage etc

Biggest threat on the day?

Blowing myself up going to hard!

Favourite thing about Noosa (as a destination)?

Relaxed small town feel

Best song to run to?

At the moment....British India - Safari

Any superstitions/good luck charms?

Changing my racing suit to a new one after a bad race

Do you have a Sporting idol?

Not really...I respect sports people consistently are at the top of their sport over long periods

Drink of choice after the race?

RedBull and Vodka

What’s next?

Holidays then refocus towards goal of London Olympics

COURTNEY ATKINSON: THE STATS
What: Olympic Distance Triathlete
Distance: 1.5km Swim – 40km Bike – 10km Run
Where: Around the Globe
How: Weekly Swims 20km – Rides 300km – Runs 100km
Stats: 176cm / 67kg
Goal: Gold at London Olympics
Lives: Gold Coast, Australia
Age: 30 years
Relationship: Married
Years Racing: 13
Education: Bachelor of Commerce, Bond University
Activities: Surfing, Snowboarding

TV: House, CSI, How I met your Mother, Two & Half Men