Today I set off with my 2 best friends, Tammy and Jess, to embark on our first Xterra race of the season.

We’re driving to the West Cup in Vegas. Jess (who is a chef), has prepared all our meals, Tammy has the entertainment and my role will be just to keep them relaxed about the race!

When I think about all the good times I’ve had in triathlon, it’s been because of the friends I have made along the way. Somehow, when you suffer together through the ups and downs of training and racing, you form a unique bond that is difficult to re-create with others.

Girls being girls, we’ll talk about everything and anything so low and behold anyone who gets in our way.

So here we go, our adventure begins!