Training for a triathlon is serious stuff, even if you happen to be the most sporty Spice Girl of them all – Melanie C.
The mum of one is about to take part in the world’s largest triathlon event – the Virgin Active London Triathlon on July 30 – when she will join more than 13,000 others to swim, cycle and run to the finish line.
Melanie, 37, says: “I got my nickname Sporty Spice because I have always been sports mad.
“I remember when I was 14 I broke the school record for the high jump – I even beat the boys, so it really was girl power from a very young age.
“I love all sports but it was Geri Halliwell who introduced me to the gym back in 1994.
“In 2003 I took part in a judo match during a Channel 4 programme called The Games. I fell awkwardly and ended up needing knee surgery.
“This had long-term ramifications. It’s because of this that I took up cycling and swimming.”
Melanie’s partner, construction boss Thomas Starr, 44, is also passionate about cycling.
Mel says: “I have always wanted to do a triathlon so this year I took the plunge and signed up to this fantastic London one which I am about to do. I’ve loved the training and am really looking forward to the event.
“My little girl, Scarlet, is two and a half, so she keeps me very active with all her running around and trips to the park, but the triathlon has given me a goal to aim for in terms of my own fitness.”
NICKI WATERMAN‘s total body circuit workout has been designed for Mel – and now you can try it too.
WHAT TO DO: After a warm-up, do this circuit twice, resting for a minute in between.
Source : TheSun.co.uk
