Competing: Before taking up triathlon in 2001 Andrea was an international runner competing in six World Cross-country championships, winning a silver medal in the 1998 Commonwealth Games and running in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the 5000m.

Andrea has finished in the top 8 in 3 World Triathlon Championships, had 4 podium placings in World Cups and have finished 4th in 3 European Championships.

Results from 2007 – Andrea’s final year as a professional triathlete:

• WINNER of the UK Corus Elite Race Series
• 2nd The Michelob Ultra London Triathlon, Excel, London
• 4th European Triathlon Championships, Copenhagen
• 2nd National Championships, Wales
• 5th Des Moines, ITU World Cup, USA
• 4th Salford, ITU World Cup, Manchester
• 2nd Rhodes, ITU World Cup, Greece

Coaching: Andrea has developed her coaching career with thetrilife.com, enjoys working with athletes of all abilities and is keen to pass on her wealth of experience to help others achieve their own goals.