Wayne named ‘Athlete of the Year’ at London ceremony
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Wayne Boyd: ‘Athlete of the Year’ award.
DAYS after being crowned 2008 British Formula Ford Champion, Templepatrick's Wayne Boyd was this week awarded the 2008 votwo 'Athlete of the Year' Award at a glitzy London ceremony.
The Awards are presented annually to acknowledge the sporting achievements of athletes who are coached by human performance specialists - votwo.
17-year-old Wayne, who studies at Antrim Grammar School, has been chosen by company coaches to receive the 'Athlete of the Year' accolade for his dedication and commitment to his physical training and preparation, alongside a demanding schooling and racing schedule in the British Formula Ford Championship.
Wayne is the first motor sport competitor to win this Award that has, in the past, been dominated by endurance athletes, namely National Cycling Championship medallist Louise Dutch, top 10 world ranked quadrathlete Joe Andrews and junior International triathlete Robert Bowles.
Wayne Boyd, 2008 British Formula Ford Champion, said: "It is absolutely fantastic to win this award as I take my fitness very seriously. It has not been too difficult fitting everything into the diary and my dad and manager help me with that.
“My school and friends back home are great - they help me catch up if I miss a few days when I am away racing and they give me a lot of support. The coaches at votwo help to keep my mind focused and the online training programme is really useful for me to follow when I am at home or away."
Wayne visits votwo coaches for his fitness assessments and one-to-one training every month at the Porsche Human Performance Centre at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire.
The centre is a cutting edge sports science facility that specialises in the testing and training of racing drivers. To fit his entire training plan into his busy schedule, Wayne also follows a bespoke votwo coaching programme delivered online via the company's innovative 'elog' training diary.
This allows Wayne's coaches to monitor his training regime where ever he is in the world.
Andy Blow, Director and coach, 'votwo' said: "Wayne was chosen by the 'votwo' coaches as he has shown incredible dedication and commitment to his physical training and preparation alongside a hectic schooling and racing schedule in British Formula Ford.
“Winning the 2008 championship and Festival capped off a tremendous season for Wayne and the decision to present him with the award was unanimous across the coaching staff."
