Samantha Cumming

Name Samantha Cumming (nee Little)

Hometown Westhill, Aberdeenshire

Live Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

Occupation Production Assistant for BBC The Social

Sport Running & recently started training for triathlon

Name of Club Glasgow Triathlon Club/Parkrun

Coach Rose McIlwhan/Tony Little

When/how you got involved I have always enjoyed running, but I started taking it more seriously in 2014. Thanks to the help of my Guide Runner and Dad, Tony Little, I have been able to smash my PBs over the past few years. Competing a Triathlon has always been a life goal of mine, but the logistics and accessibility of swimming and cycling has prevented me from exploring it further. However, thanks to Scottish Disability Sport and Rose McIlwhan, a coach from GTC, I am now slowly on my way!

Sporting Highlights Tallinn Marathon 2018

Sporting Goals and Aspirations Life goals are to complete an ultra and triathlon, and complete all major marathon series.

One bit of advice for an aspiring athlete Don’t give up and talk to as many people as you can about what you want to achieve. Chances are there are people out there with the same passion.