Workout Wednesday with Barbara Holmes
Workout Wednesday has been a longstanding tradition at the International Triathlon Union, where we like to honour and showcase some of the best triathletes in the world - you!
We’ve talked to medallists from the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel age group races in both the standard and sprint distance sport classes and have asked them to provide their triathlete story along with their favourite workouts, proving that no matter your age, gender, race or country, anyone can tri!
This week we have Barbara Holmes, a civil servant from Great Britain who earned her first triathlon gold medal in Cozumel in the sprint distance. While she is no stranger to the winning podium, since she is a European and World Champion in Aquathlon, she conquered the bike to be able to snag another title this past year.
Name: Barbara Holmes
Country: GBR
Age Group: Female 55-59 Sprint Distance
Profession: Civil Servant
How you got involved in triathlon?
I first was involved with doing aquathlon (run/swim/run) with my children.
How often you train?
I train six or seven days a week, depending on when a rest day is due.
Best training advice?
Consistency without over doing it.
What motivates you to race?
I am motivated by inspiring my children when I compete and work hard.
Favourite swim workout:
500m X 6 as: 1. Warm up. 2. Pull. 3. Build each 100m. 4. Easier pace. 5. Race pace. 6. Cool down.
Favourite bike workout:
Hill reps over a 1-2 km ascent, recovery on descent. Repeat as many times as able.
Favourite run workout:
10k off road/trail run