Reuben Trotter
- DOB - 22 Sept 2000.
- Junior.
- Racing in the Elite Super Series.
- Academy - South Central.
Reuben under the spotlight
We posed some questions to Reuben at the end of the 2017 season.
What age did you do your first triathlon? I was 12 and I did the Brackley triathlon coming 5th.
After years racing in triathlon what would be your favorite pre-race meal (morning or evening before)? I have cereal in the morning leaving enough time to digest the breakfast before starting my race preparations, the evening before any pasta meal.
Is there a particular pre-race ritual (habits/routine) you like to follow? I like to arrive to the event nice and early to get all my kit set up, I can then concentrate and think through my race and give myself plenty of time to warm up.
Coach BB looks after your training program what is the most enjoyable training session you do + why? Even though i know I should focus more on my running...I love the long cycle sessions I get to cycle with all my friends and I really enjoy that.
If that's the most enjoyable what is your least enjoyable training session + why? Probably a brick session because its normally done in the winter and its dark, and cold, and I’m running down the street with my head torch.
Over the years you have competed in many races which is your most enjoyable race + why ? Rotterdam Grand final because the experience was incredible and it was my first ever international experience.
What would be your most memorable triathlon experience + why? Running down the finish chute in Rotterdam, Brian had set me a run heavy program leading up to Rotterdam to help me to run strongly off the bike, I had an OK swim, a fantastic bike and even stronger run.
When you started your triathlon journey if you had to give yourself one piece of race advise what would it be? Keep a checklist in your kit bag which helps you to remember all of your race day kit. Also practice with your equipment i.e.practice with your wetsuit, helmet and race belt.
What is the biggest buzz you get from triathlon? There is nothing like racing on the bike in a pack, when we are all working together the speeds are fantastic, the noise from the bikes, and athletes shouting instructions is a fantastic experience.
What age did you do your first triathlon? I was 12 and I did the Brackley triathlon coming 5th.
After years racing in triathlon what would be your favorite pre-race meal (morning or evening before)? I have cereal in the morning leaving enough time to digest the breakfast before starting my race preparations, the evening before any pasta meal.
Is there a particular pre-race ritual (habits/routine) you like to follow? I like to arrive to the event nice and early to get all my kit set up, I can then concentrate and think through my race and give myself plenty of time to warm up.
Coach BB looks after your training program what is the most enjoyable training session you do + why? Even though i know I should focus more on my running...I love the long cycle sessions I get to cycle with all my friends and I really enjoy that.
If that's the most enjoyable what is your least enjoyable training session + why? Probably a brick session because its normally done in the winter and its dark, and cold, and I’m running down the street with my head torch.
Over the years you have competed in many races which is your most enjoyable race + why ? Rotterdam Grand final because the experience was incredible and it was my first ever international experience.
What would be your most memorable triathlon experience + why? Running down the finish chute in Rotterdam, Brian had set me a run heavy program leading up to Rotterdam to help me to run strongly off the bike, I had an OK swim, a fantastic bike and even stronger run.
When you started your triathlon journey if you had to give yourself one piece of race advise what would it be? Keep a checklist in your kit bag which helps you to remember all of your race day kit. Also practice with your equipment i.e.practice with your wetsuit, helmet and race belt.
What is the biggest buzz you get from triathlon? There is nothing like racing on the bike in a pack, when we are all working together the speeds are fantastic, the noise from the bikes, and athletes shouting instructions is a fantastic experience.
Reuben's Performance Records
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Race Name
RotterdamWorld Age Group Championships Hetton Lyons SS Eton Dorney Banbury Tri Cotsowold Tri Glasgow ETU Qualifier Llandudno ITU Quaifer Personal Bests Swim Run Bike Swim Swim Swim |
Race Date
17/09/2017 29/07/2017 02/07/2017 21/05/2017 07/05/2017 28/05/2017 25/06/2017 Distance 800m 3000m 20KM 400m 200m 100m |
Type
Triathlon Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon Sprint Time 09:30 09:30 30:15:00 04:38 02:13 00:59 |
Position
2 7 22 1 2 3 1 |
