An interview with training buddy, Clark Ellice. - If you could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? One word, hmm not possible, a searcher for inner peace and happiness - What would people say is your worst habit? My worst habit, I hesitate too much and switch off too easily when something doesn’t interest me - What do you like to do outside of training? Outside of training I love... Read more...
Interview with training partner, roomie and friend - Jodie Stimpson - For those out there who always wonder, explain ‘Balls in the wheelie bin’Ok this is from Stuart Hayes, ball smashing session means that Team Dillons session hurt so much its like smashing his balls in the wheelie bin, i use it all the time, boob smashing does not have the same effect ! - What’s Hollie’s most annoying habit?Hmmmm well there is so many... Read more...
These are a few of my favourite things... Posted: 14/02/12 As it’s Valentine’s Day and the theme is ‘love’ I though I’d share with you some of the things I love. My Family I could not function without my family, I know it’s cliché, but they are my rock. My Mum, Dad and brother are my everything. I’ve had lots of highs and lots of lows in my life and they’ve stuck by me. I always say this... Read more...
Happiness Posted: 27/01/12 happy Pronunciation:/ˈhapi/ adjective (happier, happiest)adjective (happier, happiest) 1feeling or showing pleasure or contentment 2 [attributive] fortunate and convenient I’ve been in Australia for three weeks now and have settled in very nicely. I think what made it easier was knowing the Gold Coast already, having raced and trained... Read more...
Migrated! Posted: 06/01/12 Let me start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year, I had a fantastic New Years Eve! I was able to spend it with all my close friends, which was great as I won't be seeing many of them for over five months! Now, as I'm sure I've mentioned (probably a bit too much due to my excitement!), I am now in Australia. Every year my coach,... Read more...
Merry Christmas! Posted: 23/12/11 I'd just like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy, healthy and fun Christmas! I am very excited this year about Christmas. My family and I are spending it down in London. We’re off to see Jersey Boys tomorrow afternoon, which I hear is amazing! We’re then off to Gordon Ramsey’s Restaurant, Maze, for Christmas lunch. The... Read more...
A new website for new beginnings Posted: 31/10/2011 The release of my new website couldn’t come at a more perfect time. It represents a fresh start, a happier Hollie and an exciting future. 2011 was not a great year for me. Those who are close to me knew what I went through and maybe one day I will be able to talk about it more, but not for now. Also – this new website has an awe of... Read more...
Chasing the guys Posted: 19/12/2011I’ve just got back from a two week training camp in Playitas, Fuerteventura. Our camp was made up of Tim Don, Fraser Cartmell, Ritchie Nicholls and myself. Three men and a little lady – not that I’m really little at 5ft9! I love Playitas. It really does have everything under one roof. It made training easy. I will be back there for... Read more...
Stick at it girls! Posted: 11/12/2011I was at the East Midlands British Triathlon Academy time trials a few weekends ago and I was talking to coach, Jonny Riall, about an interesting topic, a topic I am quite passionate about. He asked me why I thought so many girls around the age of 14 stop sport. It’s sad, but he’s right, and I will share some of my thoughts in this... Read more...
