AustrAliAn triAthlete | 41Tim Reed
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Tim’s current results indicate longevity
within Ironman triathlon. He is currently
trying to become better at handling the
hot and humid race conditions that have
hampered better results at the full
distance, especially in Kona. He is a
student of triathlon, coaching and
learning through racing.
Heroes are not only created from
admiration and inspiration but also by
their relevance to our situation. For fans
immersed in the world of performance
and training, professional triathletes will
always hold some esteem. Sport is
difficult and unpredictable, even
sometimes painful - just like life - there
becomes some association betweenwinning at sport and winning at life.
It’s attractive.
Amazing sports people can be d*&ks.
But as Tim pleads his case of humility and
irrelevance, he ironically reiterates the fact
that he is most definitely not one of them.
He is, in fact, a great (reluctant) role model.
I asked Tim where he sees himself in 10
years time? His answer makes me laugh:
‘Probably patiently waiting for every
Thursday to roll around so I can post a
‘Throwback Thursday’ on Instagram of
my old racing days in an effort to stay
relevant, unable to put behind me the
narcissistic behaviour now expected of
professional athletes on social media.’
I doubt it Tim, I doubt it.KEEPING IT REAL: A few hours in the saddle and, ‘Oh , yes, I’ll grab a pineapple
on the way back.’