identifies tangible achievements as those things that you have accomplished and that meant something to you - such as completing a triathlon under difficult circumstances, receiving a promotion, delivering a great presentation or meeting a particularly tight

says. "I love training with everyone else and feeling part of the crowd."Clubs play a vital role in promoting triathlon to potential paratriathletes. "Most triathlon clubs would be accessible to and supportive of paratriathletes," says Wills

– the difficult one is swimming. In a race we cannot keep looking at our heart-rate monitor or stopwatch,” says Bill Black, who coached the GB Men’s Triathlon Team at the Sydney Olympics. “But if we train at a certain pace in the pool we can keep cross

of the crowd."Clubs play a vital role in promoting triathlon to potential paratriathletes. "Most triathlon clubs would be accessible to and supportive of paratriathletes," says Wills. "Unfortunately, they often fail to advertise this." The British Triathlon

. As well as the release of hormones like serotonin and endorphins in the brain that affect mood in a positive way, physical activity promotes social interaction, builds confidence and gives people a sense of control and purpose. Having done triathlons