After taking 48 coached lessons before he could swim in his younger years, and removing the stabilisers from his bike at some ancient age, John decided it was time to join his local tri club! His favourite discipline is cycling, having recently treated himself to a ‘proper bike’, and his least favourite is running, especially when it follows a long swim and bike ride!

He claims to “enjoy” (???) taking part in half iron man events, “at a leisurely pace”!! He completed his first half in 2020, and is working on improving his personal best. In addition to the coaching, John enjoys the camaraderie of being in the Club.

Rugby was my sport in my early years, and represented Scottish Universities, then Currie RFC in Scottish Premiership. I took up Triathlon in 2015, and joined Perth Tri Club. Following excellent Club coaching and training sessions and  I have competed in many events from 'Try a Tri' up to Half Ironman. I'm now living in Isle of Harris, and planning to train for and complete a full Ironman in the future.

I was talked into joining PTC by a friend with no intention of ever doing a triathlon, I just enjoyed the training aspect and gettingfit and healthy! There was never any pressure to do a race...however, 6 months in and I took part in my first triathlon in Edinburgh as part of a team on New Year's Day and thereafter took part in numerous sprints as part of a team and some solo events. 

In August 2021 I  did my first solo middle distance taking part in Starman Night Triathlon in Aviemore. 

The club is very encouraging and I have made some great friends through the club and i have been a member for around 5 years now. 

Anyone at any age can do triathlon if your willing to put in the training.