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RE:  Krankin: The City News Interview Questions
Hi Jemani
I am writing to you on behalf of a new Australian company called Krankin: “The Performance Edge”; targeting the health, fitness and sporting world. 
I’m trying to improve your profile in Canberra:
Please answer the “The CityNews: Health section” questions below regarding your rehabilitation, recovery and performance goals:
• Where in the world are you at the moment?
Currently working full time as a Public Servant and beginning my first season in the Pro/Elite ranks of Triathlon.
• What’s your most memorable sporting moment? That you’ve achieved personally!
Definitely the third place I achieved at the Hamburg Triathlon World Championships for males aged 20-24 on 2 September 2007. It was so rewarding, as I found it extremely difficult to train through the Canberra winter in preparation for this race. 
• What is your sporting goal for 2007?
To be competitive in the pro ranks of Triathlon and possibly help Simon Thompson (a fellow Canberra resident who is the nicest guy) gain Olympic Team selection.
• How many km’s would you do per week (types of sessions)?
I don’t do very much swimming (possibly 3-4.5hrs/week) as I come from a swimming background and find I don’t have to work very hard at it to be reasonably quick. 
I do upwards of 13 hrs/week of cycling that consists of a time trial, 2 power sessions, a long ride and an easy session.
As running is my weakness in Triathlons, I place a great deal of emphasis on it in my general training week. My running consists of a speed session, 2 long runs, 2 short runs off the bike and 2 easy runs (approx 5-6hrs/week).
• How do you best recover? Stretch, spa, recover jog, etc
I find working full time and trying to be competitive in Triathlon at the same time doesn’t lend itself that well to recovery time. Therefore, to make the most of what little time I have, I receive fortnightly massages and try to get as much sleep possible throughout the week.
• Who motivates you?
The “older guys” at Tridents Triathlon Club are really inspirational. These guys are between 50-65 years of age and have never learnt the word quit. They train 10-20 hrs/week and just keep on going like the energiser bunny. Seeing these guys every week at training provides me with extra motivation to tough out difficult sessions.
• What motivational advice would you give “the everyday norm” to get them out of bed in winter?!!
It’s not that cold outside when you have additional layers on.
• Your favourite saying:…..?
“The future is dependent on what we do in the present.” – Ghandi
Yours in Sport!

Kirra Rankin
Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist (AAESS)