My name is Kyle Follett and I'm a 27 year old GB age group triathlete in my 2nd year of triathlon, competing for Team Dillon..
As a very promising athlete I am dedicating myself to training full time and hope to turn Professional in the next 12-18 months or sooner. I have been working hard with my coach (P. Agass) of Team Dillon, since June 2012.
Having only been competing in triathlon little over 18 months, I have learnt a lot about myself as a person and the potential I have as an aspiring professional triathlete. Perry is a great coach and I'm very happy to be working with him.
Since entering the world of triathlon I have competed for Great Britain in my age group at the Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 2012 and the Standard Distance Duathlon European Championships in Nancy, France 2012. In 2013 I competed at both Ironman 70.3 & Ironman World Championships.
It has been a really positive start to the 2014 season and I'm making great progress in training. During the early training weeks, the focus was on swim technique and endurance. A favourite session of mine is a strength set using the new Speedo paddles which offer comfort during long sessions and great for developing technique. I've been using the paddles extensively over the base training period and have noticed massive gains in my pull strength which has improved my speed through the water.
I was fortunate enough to spend a day in Wales late last year modelling and trying out some of the new 2014 Speedo range. Pictures below is myself with Stuart Hayes wearing the new tri suit range.
In January I had the opportunity of spending some time training with Stuart Hayes out in Spain. We focused a lot on cycling and covered a lot of miles and elevation which has definitely improved both strength and cardiovascular fitness. A good pair of bibs was certainly needed! I gained valuable experience and knowledge from him and have been putting everything I have learned into practice in my own training.
Here's a picture from Spain after having a intensive session with the team.
Training camps, a busy race schedule and getting married to the love of my life, 2014 is certainly shaping up to be a great year.
I'm so happy to be a part of Team Dillon and the fantastic support the squad and my coach provide.
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