With less than five months to go until the new Para Tri Series holds its first event, we speak to ambassador and star British Paralympian David Weir about his paratri debut, and his search for teammates.<\/p>\n
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So you are taking on your first triathlon, which is a bit of a departure for you. Why have you decided to get involved in Para Tri?\u00a0<\/p>\n
I was over the moon when I heard about Para Tri. At last there is a mass-participation sports event dedicated to people with disabilities. Anyone who considers themselves to have a disability \u2013 any disability \u2013 can join in and have a go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t have to be elite. My main focus is still the marathon and Rio 2016, but we also need events like this that encourage people to come together and have fun with sport.<\/p>\n
What is your least favourite triathlon discipline?<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s just say swimming isn\u2019t my strongest sport\u2026 but that is what\u2019s great about Para Tri. There are two relay races that allow those who can\u2019t or don\u2019t want to do every stage to join forces with friends, family and colleagues. Anyone can enter the relays as long as there is at least one person with a disability per team.<\/p>\n
We hear you\u2019re launching a competition. Tell us about it.\n<\/p><\/div>\n
I\u2019ve signed up for the entry-level Sprint Para Tri Relay \u2013 150m swim, 3k cycle\/push, 1k run\/push \u2013 and I\u2019m looking for two relay partners to complete my team. I\u2019m after great team spirit, rather than top speeds. Para Tri isn\u2019t about winning medals, it\u2019s about getting active and enjoying yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\n