Hello everyone,
Had ths email from Bob, one of RG Active’s clients.
We met Bob initially one tuesday night at one of our open water swim sessions.
I will let Bob tell you rest in his words, he sent this lovely testamonial through and I thought it would be nice to share it with everyone.
“ Dear John and Dermott,
I don’t normal write these kind of letters but I felt I had to let anyone consideringthere first triathlon know about my experience.One drunken Christmas conversation led to my start down the road of Triathlon.Having been out of sport for a few years the challenge was made and I was to take partin my first ever race in June 2007. I didn’t have a clue, I bought a few books and startedfollowing the programs. I also signed up for some expert swimming lessons,but as a total beginner found these far to complicated.With less than 6 weeks to go things weren’t looking good, that’s when I met John and Dermott.These guys are really down to earth they make you believe that you can do it and with there experience and guidancethey gave me all the confidence to take on my first race. At the time I could swim no more the500 meters but within a couple of weeks John had me swimming 1500-2000 meters comfortably.They talked me through all the components of racing and by the time race day come I was ready.Since my first race I have been training under there expert guidancecompleting fitness testing and programs and cant wait to start racing again in 2008.This year my aim is to compete in various distance races throughout the summerwith the pinnacle being the Monaco 70.3 in September.I cant thank them enough for all the help they have given meI’m sure I would have never completed my first race without it.
Many Thanks
Bob”
1 Comment
1. Phil Paffey replies at 20th July 2008 um 9:14 am :
Just over 4 years ago, I walk into triandrun and met John for the first time, I was 19 stone at that time having slimmed down from almost 23 stone. I had not long taken up cycling and was looking for some kit. John was one of the few people who did’nt look at me with those eyes and if you have ever been really big you will know what I mean, but all John focused on was the fact that I was keen to ride a bike and wanted the right kit to do it in. We got talking and within a few weeks I was riding with John every week. Cycling became my sport as I was never able to run due to a bad knee but cycling never affected the knee and even though when I first started riding it was hard to climb hills and my average speed was around 14 mph, John kept me going, now I’m cycling at over 20 mph and loving the sport.
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