Tracy started her sporting career competing in 800m at Jarrow & Hebburn AC before gaining International Honours and her GB vest. Her debut for England was at the young age of 15, competing in Wales and winning the 800 gold. After a successful period that included winning the English Schools twice and competing abroad for the GB Team, Tracy's career was unfortunately cut short with a career ending injury. Although unable to compete, Tracy in her final year at University concentrated on completing her Sports Science (Hons) degree.

After Graduation Tracy started working in the Sports Science Labs at The University of Sunderland. She gained vast amounts of practical experience in support methods and protocols associated with sports science support. Support projects were carried out with both elite and grass root level sports performers in the areas of physiology and biomechanics. Due to injury ending Tracy's athletics career she always had a particular interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation and it was for this reason that she qualified as a Sports massage therapist (OCR diploma).

After 4 years experience of running the sports science labs it was time for a new challenge. Tracy decided to enter the lecturing fraternity and studied for a PGCE whilst teaching at Newcastle College as a sports science lecturer. Tracy has kept up to date with a variety of coaching awards and practical delivery. She now is one of the Directors of The Fitness Factory NE as well as Course Leader at Gateshead College Sports Academies.