Bio: I signed up for my first triathlon (half ironman) in 2008 after a few too many drinks with one of my college swimming teammates. I didn’t train properly and the race was horrible, but I did find something I knew I could enjoy. After spending the summer of 2009 in Europe, I decided to jump all in for 2010 by signing up for Ironman Wisconsin. I found a free online training plan and spent the winter and spring of 2010 on spin machines and treadmills at Lifetime Fitness in the frozen tundra of Minneapolis. I purchased a triathlon bike in March and the rest was history.
I race triathlon because I need something to push me on a
daily basis -and long distance triathlon allows me to do that.
Home: Phoenix since 2011 (spent 2013 in Chicago, IL)
Originally from: Plymouth, MN
What’s your favorite race and why? While Kona will give me
memories I will never forget, my favorite race is the Chisago Lakes Half
Ironman in Chisago City, MN. It was my first triathlon and still is a fantastic
race.
What’s your favorite workout? I love intensity bike rides on
the trainer. They are quick,
effective, and give you constant benchmarks as you build your fitness into a
season.
How do you celebrate after a big race? Beer and burgers… and
then more beer.
What’s a hobby of yours besides triathlon? I love watching
college football and baseball. While I do enjoy the active lifestyle triathlon
brings, not much can beat sitting on the couch with a beer on Saturday
afternoon watching a big college game. My dad taught me at a young age to cheer for Alabama Football. After one trip to Tuscaloosa I was hooked. ROLL TIDE!
What is your 2014 triathlon goal? My primary goal is to make
it through the year without taking a single shirtless picture with Dan
Cadriel. I would also love to
qualify for the 70.3 World’s in Canada and finish my second 70.3 with my dad!
2014 Race Schedule:
2/16: Lost Dutchman Half Marathon
3/2: Desert Classic Duathlon
4/13: Leadman Tempe
5/3: 70.3 St. George
9/7: 70.3 World Championships Mt. Tremblant (*Tentative)
10/5: 70.3 Silverman
10/19: SOMA Half Ironman
10/19: SOMA Half Ironman
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