Welcome to new Viceroy Melanie Pretty, introduce yourself to your team mates Mel:

‘I did a lot of sport when I was at school, mostly athletics – 100m, long, triple and high jump, but didn’t carry on with it once I left. Then a couple of years ago I started running again and really enjoyed it, but found I was getting a little bored with only running, so at the beginning of this year I thought I’d enter for a triathlon! I’ve been training mostly on my own, with advice from friends and family, but felt I really needed more help and advice from people who have lots of experience, so, here I am!

I have a very physical job, I look after, train and compete horses, mostly in eventing (the equine equivalent of triathlon.) I have a three year old son and a very understanding husband (my job, and now my new hobby, both take up a lot of time!)  I love training and competing and can’t wait to improve!’