Philip Graves on twitter

David Flint · February 15, 2010 10:00AM

Oh to be a Pro! Spotted this on Phil Graves' twitter - it seems like he's getting some volume in!! Shame he only did a 15 min run, wimp!

'9h training today, 1h 30 5k hard swim, 7h 15min 210k ride around the girona countryside & 15min run off with the first mile hard, fun times!'

Al Truscott · February 15, 2010 6:11PM

Isn't he only 21 or so? He may actually NEED the volume! Any insight on why we're seeing all these precoscious young Brits in triathlon?

David Flint · February 16, 2010 9:07AM

Not sure Al without doing some research - it does sound as though he's just raw talent, similar to Miss Wellington and his University buddy Al' Brownlee. Kinda fun to hear of the lads 'exploits' - first ever Kona he's 5th out the water & then decides to blast it on the bike to guarantee the $5,000 prime to pay for his Kona & Clearwater trip! At Clearwater, he forgets to put his socks on in T2 and rips his feet to bits on the run - finished 3rd in the GB 100m TT Champs and sets a PB for 10m of 18:50 I believe, then another at 50m and then dies on the last half.

Someone needs to sit down with the boy and have a chat - mebbe he just doesn't listen! Be fun to watch when he gets the pacing right - could be the future of IM.

HayesSanborn · February 16, 2010 9:46AM

Posted By Al Truscott on 15 Feb 2010 06:11 PM
Isn't he only 21 or so? He may actually NEED the volume! Any insight on why we're seeing all these precoscious young Brits in triathlon?

Can't remember where I heard it/read it but the British were trying to recurite teens/early 20's to Triathlon. They were adversiting looking for athletes that could run X or Swim X for the national teams. This is more ITU, but sounds like the popularity will carry over...

David Flint · February 16, 2010 4:48PM

There has been loads of 'rejects' from the British Cycling Team - youngsters that benefitted from the funding but then wound up being cut-loose to fend for themselves - British Cycling is one of the countries richest sporting bodies along with the Sailing team; all based on their medal performances. So, could be a kick-back from all that.
I believe we also had a few Aussies claiming GB patriality 10years or so back - seems that they saw UK as a better chance of receiving funding and olympic selection.
Some good other GB youngsters now as Al mentioned - Hollie Alvil(?), Phil Graves' sister & Brownlee's brother! :-)

Philip Graves on twitter

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