Herts Advertiser 26th April

Lisbon test for star
26 April 2007
EDITORIAL - herts.advertiser@archant.co.uk

DARREN Treadaway of Tri-Force takes on his first serious international challenge of the year at the Lisbon Half Ironman on Saturday, May 5.Tri Force Chairman Howard Davies is predicting big things for Treadaway, who turned semi-professional at the start of 2007. He said: "Darren is a force to be recognised with in Triathlon. As well as being an incredible asset for the county's profile in triathlon he is a hard-working and very humble member of Tri-Force, who always has time to pass on support and expertise to newer members. We should all wish him well in Lisbon."

Treadaway has had valuable assistance from bike shop Shorter Rochford and the Arctic Shorter Rochford cycling team which has historically recruited some of the best cyclists in the country. Shorter Rochford will be supplying a custom bike and essential race kit.

Triathlete Treadaway also competes at the very highest level in both cycling and running as single sport events. In his first outing for the team he placed 11th in the North Road Hardriders among a classy field and has already set several personal bests in running, recording a half marathon time of 1:12:54 when he finished 33rd in the Reading Half Marathon, placing him 17th in the South of England championships. Other highlights include his 13th place at the Watford Half Marathon.

For more information about Hertfordshire Triathlon Club Tri-Force log on to the website at www.tri-force.org