WhittleFit Athlete Spotlight: Adam Pritchard

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At WhittleFit we've decided to do a few short articles on current WhittleFit athletes, so you can get to know them a little bit better and find out what makes them tick!

First up is long distance triathlete mentalist Adam Pritchard. Adam is definitely someone who loves a challenge and only does the weird and wonderful races, like Ironman, the double and triple Brutal triathlon and the crazy Windermere to Cardiff Epic Triathlon Challenge.

  • What got you started in endurance or multi-sport events?
    • Cycling to work, regular swimming, my brother entering me for the Cardiff Half Marathon and the need to be fit again after several years of doing nothing was how I got into triathlon. 
  • How long have you been working with WhittleFit?

    • I've been with WhittleFit for 3 years. It's been an education. 
  • Tell us about your home and work life.
    • I am married to Ann-Marie and we have a 9 year old daughter called, Mia. We are an active family and love travelling. My wife loves her yoga and climbing and my daughter loves her swimming and cycling.  I'm a teacher in a school for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. It's a tough job, but one that can be very rewarding. However, most of my time is spent cycling, running and swimming. 
  • What was your first race?
    • My first race was the Cardiff Half Marathon back in 1985 - I was 10. My first triathlon was Ironman UK in 2011. It's this race that got me hooked. 
  • How many races have you competed in?
    • Not enough. 
  • What advice would you give someone just starting out in triathlon?
    • If you're serious about triathlon you need to be committed. Simple as that. Getting a coach helps massively with this.
  • What has been the most rewarding part of your journey racing in endurance or multi-sport events?
    • The most rewarding part of my journey is achieving what I once thought was impossible. Endurance events has given me a great sense of belief and much needed confidence. 
  • What is your biggest accomplishment so far?
    • My biggest achievement was completing the Double Brutal Triathlon in 2014. Also, a Tri I did with my brother in 2014 - we swam Lake Windermere 10.5miles, then cycled 250 miles to Chepstow and ran 16 miles to Newport. 

Thanks to Adam for being the first up in this WhittleFit Athlete Spotlight series, keep checking back, we should have a new article every month, so you can find out what the WhittleFit coached athletes are all about!!