To allow our fans more access to our team we will be doing interviews that will give more access into our thoughts and lives. The first athlete is Andrew Russell of Canada. He is a self proclaimed “sport addict”. After a few weeks of hard training in Maui last month, he is ready for the 2010 season!

CTT: What annoys you?

AR: I’m not easily annoyed but do lose sleep over poor drivers.

CTT: How did you get started in triathlon?

AR: I got started in triathlon at university after I broke my neck on a  trampoline and was forced to retire from rugby.

CTT: Are you parents athletic?

AR: My Dad is quite athletic I get my awareness and knack of multi sporting from him.  I feel i get my ability to push through pain from my Mum, she is so strong.

CTT: Ever take a vacation (without SBR stuff?)

AR: Yes,  I go skiing, both alpine and nordic.

CTT: What is the last book you read?

AR: Gullivers Travels

CTT: What races are you looking forward to the most in 2010?

AR: Right now I’m looking forward to my first race of 2010 at the Monterrey WC.  Down the line I hope and would be very excited to start at the WCS in London.  I have a lot of family that would come to watch in that area and I did a student internship during University, right beside Hyde Park (race site)!

CTT: Who would you like to thank?

AR:  I’d like to thank my family for their support and belief in my crazy ways.  Champion Systems and Saucony Canada for their backing. Triathlon Canada for having a great Centre available to its athletes here in Victoria and my host family and best friends the Allards.

Stay tuned for more and feel free to email questions to info@checkmatetriteam.com!

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