Lauren Robertson
Lauren is an age group triathlete and member of Team PureSport – Triathlon. Major sponsors, PureSport, Champion System, Merida and Vorgee, provide Team PureSport with optimal nutrition, equipment and attire to compete to the best of their ability.
Team PureSport – Triathlon is a collection of top-ranked age group triathlete’s from around Australia. They are every day people with regular jobs who find the time in their busy schedules to train and compete in triathlons. We are proud to have Lauren as a part of our team. See her athlete profile below.
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| Athlete Profile | |
| Name: | Lauren Robertson |
| Age group: | 35 – 39 |
| Occupation: | General Manager & Head Sales Agent |
| When and why did you start doing triathlons: | I joined the Gunnedah Tri Club when I moved back home to Gunnedah in 2003. While living in Sydney I used to do some organised biathlons in the city which were run/swim races but never felt comfortable getting a bike and riding around the city. I borrowed a bike from a colleague once and did a corporate triathlon in about 2002, and so when I came back to Gunnedah which have a great social club, I joined up. |
| Most memorable sporting moment: | In regards to triathlon, the Gold Coast half ironman which absolutely pelted with rain the entire time. No break in heavy rain whatsoever. It was my first ever ironman race and I crossed the finish line and thought to myself ‘that was a huge waste of five hours’. I hated every minute of it so gladly has made me never want to race any ironman distance ever. I will stick with Olympic thanks. |
| Greatest sporting achievement: | Winning the ITU World Championship Olympic Distance triathlon in Beijing 2011. I had an American athlete on my heels the whole way and I pushed myself to the max. Her husband had yelled ‘Beat the Australian she’s in front” and it made me even more determined. |
| Favourite training session: | Long Ride on a Wednesday morning |
| Favourite race: | Gunnedah Australia Day Triathlon |
| Strongest leg in triathlon: | Swim |
| Individual PB’s in the past 2 years: | 1500 swim – 21 min 40k bike – 1hr 11 min 10k run – 41 min |
| Favourite sports person/s: | I have a lot but Cadell Evans |
| Your sporting goals: | I have never set time goals before but I have now. I would like to achieve for 1500 swim 19.30 mins 40km bike 1hr 7mins run 10km in 38 mins. |
| Toughest course you have ever done: | Sydney April 15 this year, the first time it was on and was the last Australian series race. Whether this because I was quite unfit or not but it was hard! |
| Craziest sports event you have done: | While at UNSW I somehow got dragged in to playing Women’s Rugby. I made the NSW team and we not only played other states but we also played Canada and NZ. The ladies that played prop for QLD were massive, with nick names ‘Bus’ and Truck’ I was knocked unconscious a few times, sent off with bloody nose a few time, there was nipple biting and other horrible things going on. At age 20, my mum and dad were extremely glad I gave it up. |
| Favourite sports team: | Used to be the Wallabies |
| Favourite sports gear brand/s: | I love any sport brand! I prefer new balance runners for my very wide feet but now a lot of the other brands are catering for this now. |
| Favourite sports store: | My husband and I love popping in to rebel whenever we go the city just to look around. Can you believe we have no sports store in Gunnedah!!!!! |
| Favourite foods: | Pavlova |
| Favourite movies: | I hate to admit I am twilight fan! The 4th movie is almost out and can’t wait to see it. |
| Favourite drink: | Any Marlbourough NZ Sauvignon Blanc |
| Favourite music: | My husband is actually the music buff. He is embarrassed that I like the commercialised top 40 stuff. I don’t have a favourite band or anything and am hopeless at remembering songs and who sings them. At the moment I love Goyte and Adele and I love running to Insomnia by Faithless but this can change! |
| Favourite PureSport flavours: | Workout – all Recovery – all |
| Your one wish: | Work Less. Live More. Win Lotto. |
