Nic Hull: Triathlete Tribe Blog

Hey everybody and welcome to what I hope is the first of many blogs to come in the future!  I thought the most obviousplace to start my entry into the world of blogging would be to introduce myself and what I do.  My name is Nicholas Hull and I’m 22 and live in Brisbane, Queensland.  I’ve been competing in triathlons for about 8 years now and throughout this period of time I have finished my high school studies, been to university and completed a bachelor degree in applied science but perhaps most importantly; I have experienced some of the most significant highs and lows that this great sport of triathlon has to offer. 

Like many I can still remember where I was when Emma Snowsill won gold at the Olympics, when both Emma and Brad Kahledfeldt won gold at the Commonwealth Games, watching Craig Walton dominate the Noosa Triathlon year after year and Australia’s continued success at World Championship level.  During this time as an athlete I have survived what I thought was the most ridiculous training session I could ever have imagined, only to have it trumped by another session.  I have performed well enough to be able to step up onto the podium in local, state and national level races, with the most memorable being my 2^nd place finish at the 2010 National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships in Canberra.  I have had the privilege of representing my country at both triathlon and duathlon with my most significant result being a 4^th place at the 2009 ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships on the Gold Coast, Australia.  Unfortunately, like many I have also had my fair share of injuries, that at the time can be so frustrating but in the long run they only ever make us stronger.  I’ve seen some remarkable sights, not only around Australia but also around the world, while racing in New Zealand, Singapore and Canada.  I’ve had the opportunity to race against some of the best age group athletes in the world and more recently some of the greatest elite triathletes in the world as I myself continue to climb up the ranks in the sport.  But perhaps most importantly of all, this sport has introduced me to some remarkable and special people whom I am absolutely positive will remain lifelong friends.

This is just a snapshot of what I have already accomplished throughout the time that I have been involved in triathlons.  My future blogs will hopefully include many more stories of my experiences, be it people who I have the pleasure of meeting, where I am lucky enough to travel, what races I am racing and of course how they go and any other interesting stories, triathlon and non-triathlon related. 

I hope you have not only enjoyed reading my first ever blog but will continue to follow them with interest!

Nic