I'm in love with you! You are an amazing woman - beautiful, athletic, talented, giving, and
considerate. Will you marry me?
"Rebecca Bishop" <
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> ....really nice to see that you were inspired with my postings, thanks. I like to try to inspire
> and make people feel good about sport. Infact, I like to encourage people of all ages and
> abilities to take part in sport.
>
> I did not quite expect a pure 'attention thread' on myself though,...but as you may be
> interested, here is a short summary as to my background:
>
> I am 100% British but currently live in France, working as a graphic designer and studying to
> eventually become a professional web designer with the aim of setting up a small business. I'm 30
> yrs old, single.
>
> Main Sporting results:
>
> Triathlon: 1993 - Winner of five International competitions at Junior level. 1994 - British
> National 21-24 Age Group Champion - Sprint Distance. 1995 - British National 21-24 Age Group
> Champion - Olympic Distance. 1996 - Elite Tri Licence - International La Grande Motte 3rd - Roanne
> Int. Tri 1st.
>
> Cross Country Skiing 1995 - British National Champion for 30km skating technique. 1996 - Holder of
> International 'FIS' Cross-Country Racing Licence.
>
> Alpine Skiing:
> 1989: Holder of International 'FIS' Alpine downhill ski licence. Won many local ski races. It was
> here that I got into 'fitness', because part of the skiing programme is to be fit, eg:
> biking, running , some swimming, rollerskating, ...
>
> Cycling:
> 1997: Commenced cycling as a main sport in April . Made excellent progress in local French races,
> advancing rapidly to National Level. Best result: 8th in the international Time Trial of the
> Trophée d'Or (won by J. Longo),
>
> 1998: Granted French Elite licence at the beginning of the season. Competed in 8 'UCI
> International Calendar' Events including the Giro d'Italia and the World Cup. Best Results
> at UCI level: 5th, 19th and 22nd. Occasional member of the Nürnberg Team and a Japanese Team
> as BCF ( British Cycle Federation) made it difficult for me to join them.
>
> 1999: Turned professional riding for Team Mazza of Switzerland and participated in World Cups in
> New Zealand, Australia and Europe. Still no encouragement from the British Cycle
> Federation...
>
> 2000: Difficulties in being recognised as potential for British cycle team by BCF, so with no help
> I decide to concentrate on academics.
>
> 2001: I win 8 road races and place 11 times on the podium in Europe, even with Jeannie Longo. This
> was by far my best ever season, yet still ignored with my results for British Team
> selection. They made it almost impossible for me to take part in their national road race.
>
> 2002: no financial aid, but wanting to continue bike racing. No chance: however good I try to
> prove I am, I'll never get selected! So I am about to quit sport completely - no race
> results, no job, no money...no moral.
>
> 2003: I'm back in sport. This time in triathlon, where I started out. Main aim now is to simply
> enjoy the sport for what it is.
>
> I've always trained myself.
>
> So there you go! Hope this is not too long and thanks once again for your interest;
>
> Rebecca
>
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> "ecce" <
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> > WOW AMAZING I believe you're the only person ever to post really good advice on rec sport
> > triathlon.
> >
> > WELL DONE
> >
> > Would it be possible for you to post a summary of you sporting background on RST ? The reason I
> > ask is that I'm sure it would make interesting reading.
> >
> > Cheers
