Juggling full-time work with triathlon training, she is in her final semester of part-time study to complete a health science degree in paramedicine.
She is one of three Bay triathletes racing in The Netherlands.
Lynne Morgan is excited to be at her second world championship after competing in London in 2013.
"I began doing triathlon almost by accident ... I had to give up playing tennis and hockey as my knees were getting a bit past their best so I began cycling," says Morgan.
Soon she and her husband were doing duathlons together.
"I began contemplating doing a whole event myself and signed up to do a short women's-only triathlon in Auckland. The level of toughness required to finish that day was surprising as I had considered myself fit but the feeling of achievement at the finish more than made up for the physical challenges of the race," she said.
"I enjoy the discipline of training for triathlon events whether they are a sprint or a half ironman and it is still a family affair as my dad and husband both participate."
A hip injury has hindered Morgan's preparation leading up to Rotterdam but she's keen to do her best and enjoy the pride that comes with wearing the New Zealand uniform.
Triathlon Hawke's Bay life member Fred Koenders is heading off to his third world championship as an athlete, having previously represented his country at Beijing in 2011 and Chicago in 2015. He also managed the New Zealand team in 2014 and 2016.
This championship race will be "pretty special", says Koenders.
"The Netherlands is the land of my parents' birth and I feel a strong connection to that country. It's like my second home."
He has a large family contingent travelling to Rotterdam to watch him race, including his daughter who works in London.
"It is going to be a huge occasion to have that much support on the sidelines."
As executive dean at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Koenders has had to balance training with work and travel commitments.
He credits the supportive nature of Triathlon HB for keeping his motivation levels high.
"The TriHB crew are just the best people to train with and it is never a problem rising at 5am to knock out a 3km swim session".
