Tempo is a specialist running shop run by Wes Mechen and Faye McClelland. Faye McClelland is an international paratriathlete, the four time World Champion and is hoping to achieve success in the Rio Olympics 2016. Wes can sadly not claim to compete on an international stage, though has achieved success on a more local level and most importantly…loves to run!
Our aim is to improve the running experience of runners of all abilities by providing customers with the opportunity to have their technique analysed, gait assessed and to test out running shoes on the in-store treadmill. We carefully select shoes based on testing, reviews and personal experience. Tempo provides shoes, clothing, nutrition and accessories from leading expert run brands. Staff can provide advice and guidance on training along with hand-outs and information that can be taken away with any purchase for free of charge.
The Tempo running shop also provide a free social run every Monday at 6pm, meeting at the premises. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability or experience, it’s an opportunity to run with like minded people and have a chat!
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WITH FAYE McCLELLAND
HOW DID YOU GET INTO TRIATHLON?
It was in 2003 when working as a Fitness Instructor I first heard of the sport. I was interested in participating though couldn’t swim front crawl very confidently, so I took part in a team relay sprint event with work colleagues and completed the run section only. It gave me such a buzz that I decided to get some swimming lessons under my belt and the following year I competed in my first sprint triathlon. Proceeding this, I took part in a series of recreational triathlons as I enjoyed the challenge & it kept me fit. In 2009, after returning from a years travelling over seas, I first heard about Paratriathlon and the prospects of a GB Paratriathlon Team forming. This was a real incentive to get fit again and so that summer I took part in my first Paratriathlon race at the Rother Valley British Paratriathlon Championships. I have been competing in Paratriathlon ever since.
DO YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL IN SPORT; AND IF SO WHO AND WHY?
It’s hard to say, as there are many inspirational athletes that I look up to, including my fellow Paratriathletes. However, if I had to choose one, it would be Tanni Grey-Thompson. She has persistently shown sheer determination and self belief to triumph in five Paralympic games, not forgetting repeatedly winning the wheelchair London Marathon a total of six times.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL IN TRIATHLON?
Paratriathlon has now received Paralympic status in Rio for the first time. I would love to come away with a gold medal around my neck and add it to my World titles.
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