Jayson Austin has been competing in various sports at a high level for most of his life including Athletics, hockey, cricket tennis and squash. After competing at pro level in Triathlon for three years, Jayson had an accident that prevented him from running which then turned him to cycling in 2000. Jayson quickly jumped up the ranks in cycling competing successfully in both the Elite and Masters categories, and by 2004 he was crowned the World Masters Track Champion for the 30km points race.
In 2005 he set a new Australian Record in the 3000m Pursuit Race at the Masters Champs, and was awarded the QLD Masters Cyclist of the Year. That year he also became the Australian Masters 2 Track Champion. Jayson now lives in Sydney and balances his cycling along with being self employed installing and selling Timber floors.
What is a typical training week?
Try to average approx 500km-I am into week 10 of my build phase, after coming back from 8 weeks off the bike & have just done the most kms ever-week 9-800kms & week 8-750kms. Cannot manage much more & work. I try to ride everyday & ride 3 times a week with a group, 2 race/speed sessions & 2 sessions alone. I will be starting my strength /hills training next & then some speed work ready for the State & Australian Track Titles.
It must be difficult to fit training, work & other commitments each week. How do you manage the balance?
Yes it is difficult-you need to be organised & prepared to make sacrifices & some changes to training at times. Family & friends are important.
What importance does nutrition play in your busy lifestyle?
This is vital-I try to follow a fairly basic diet of fruit, vegatables, meat/fish & pasta. I like the occasional pizza, ice cream & potato chips. As I have a fast metabolism I generally eat as much as I like & have no trouble with weight.
What did you think of Up & Go? / Why is it a fitting product to the sport you play/to active people leading busy lifestyles?
I found the chocolate & iced coffee great. It is a good product for cyclists as it is easy to take after a ride, fills the requirements for a nutritious intake after a ride & is very palatable.
What do you love most about cycling?
I love the freedom & feeling of being alive when speeding down a hill or riding early in the morning when the sun is just coming up. Scenery & people make it enjoyable.
