Catriona Morrison

1. Personal bio:

Age: 34

Nationality: Scottish

Country of residence: Scotland

Age first started triathlon: 21

2. Three words to describe yourself?

Little Miss Tenacious

3. What is your training schedule in a typical week?

1-2 physio sessions, 5 swims, 6 bikes, 5 runs, 25-30hrs in total plus 3 functional stability sessions

4. Any nutritional advice?

Practice in training what you plan to do for racing. Keep it simple and always have a back-up plan

5. How do you prepare for a big race?

Always pre swim, bike and run the course. Walk through transition. Write lists of what you need to do and pack for race day in advance - don't leave it until the morning of the race!

6. Any tips for race day itself?

Eat breakfast even if you don't feel like it and it is very important to keep yourself hydrated prior to the race. Follow a routine when you set up your transition area and find a quiet place to relax before the start of the race to prepare yourself.

7. What motivates you?

Trying to reach my potential

8. What is your greatest achievement to date?

Still to come!..... proud of my 4 world and 2 european championship titles and my two ironman wins

9. Favourite discipline and why?

Biking to running - I'm good at it (in comparison to swimming!)

10. Any tips on how to fit in training with our studies?

Find training times that fit into your day. Early training may not be too palatable but it will set you up for the day. Look for sessions that have a social aspect and give you bang for your buck - group turbo sessions, group running sessions

11. Any final words of advice?

Triathlon is an expensive sport when you are a student - don't get caught up in the bling. As long as you have some basic equipment you will have just as much fun as the next person. Best value for money comes from investing in a coach who knows their stuff.