Steve

Bio

       I finished my first triathlon in the summer of 2008. I borrowed by father's bike and found some old swimming gear in the garage. That first open-water swim was quite an experience. Aside from the fact that I was wearing a boating wetsuit and not a triathlon wetsuit, I ran into trouble on my last lap when my already heavy wetsuit came unzipped. The back of the suit opened up and the water poured in. My body seemed to sink 12 inches. After several failed attempts to zip the suit back up, I realized I'd have to carry the extra weight with me to the end. I battled to keep my head afloat as I struggled towards the shore. It was a tiring (and slightly scary!) final 10 minutes, but I made it out of the water and was able to finish my first race!

       That first triathlon taught me a lot. I learned that enduring challenges can lead to great satisfaction. I also learned that you don't need to be an expert at something to give it a try. In fact, I often think it's better to jump right in and learn as you go. That has been my experience so far, and with each triathlon (10 and counting!) I continue to learn more about endurance, nutrition, and technique. More than just a means to stay in shape, triathlons now represent the opportunity to set, work towards, and achieve difficult goals. And that's what I find most satisfying about it. To me it's not as much about swimming, biking, and running as it is about proving to myself that I am capable to reach new heights and feeling the satisfaction of achieving a goal.


Heroes: Spencer Whitmore
Mantra: "Set your pace; run your race." 
Bike: Time-trial bike. Leader frame. Shimano Ultegra groupset.
Bike Name: Old faithful.
Animal Likeness:  Bull Shark - Cunning, Intelligent, and Adaptable
Favorite Song to Sing in the Shower: "Who Am I" - Jean Valjean
Links: Athlinks, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Upcoming Races

October 5 - Silverman - IM 70.3
November 2 - Surf City Challenge - Long Course Tri (70.3 miles)

Goals

1. Qualify for Kona

Training