Introduce Yourself! (Page 3)

Mary, I'm still a bit of a white knuckle driver at first snowfall.  Overly cautious as I tell myself!  I've also found that winter is the price of "seasons".  So Cal was hot in the summer and OK in the winter and Texas had 2 seasons - hot and hotter.  Still, the snow is a bit intimidating, but this last year I took up winter running and fell in love with it.  That helped to pass the time greatly.

Name - Matt
Age - 35

Years doing triathlon - 3 (Did my first tri when I was 12.  Signed up for a second one in my mid twenties, but it was turned into a duathlon due to lightning.  Started training for triathlong again 3 years ago.)

Home - Burnsville

Other interesting Facts - Enjoy playing volleyabll and have been playing on both indoor and outdoor leagues over the past 4 years.  I have been more run focued and have done 5 marathons over the last 4 years.  Married with 2 kids, age 5 & 2.

Name: Amanda

I live in W. Bloomington with my husband and two little boys (1.5 and 4.5).  I've been doing tris for 3 years with a year off in between to have our 2nd baby.  I am pretty new to BT but have found it so helpful thus far!

I work for Salesforce.com but just recently left the medical device industry.  I'm working from home now which makes training much easier!  I usually ride in the western suburbs, run at Hyland, and swim at Crosstown and just recently swam at Bryant Lake which was great!

I'm doing my first Olympic in August, so we'll see how that goes!

Name: Rocker (well, Megan, but no one calls me that, really).

Years doing tris: 9-10 (racing 9; training 10)

Favorite tri: TriAmerica Oakdale (defunct); favorite active race is probably Turtleman. Favorite race overall is probably Chequamegon 40 Fat Tire (<--- not a multisport) or Grandma's Half (<---also not a multisport) or Bix 7 (<--- see previous comments)

Home: Born in Iowa (Quad Cities); moved to Madison in 2000, then here to Minnesota just over nine years ago. Lived in SoMPLS for a while, then Shoreview. Now out in Oakdale/Lake Elmo (over by the park preserve--right by the Oakdale Du/Park Tool Du course). DH is a WBL native. I am a dedicated east sider and you will not find me riding over on the other side of town for nothing. :-)

Other interesting facts: I am not that interesting. I grew up in a running family, and have been running since I was walking. Picked up tris to put off knee replacement.

I am a writer.

Two dogs; three cats; six bikes.

Three tattoos, 14 piercings.

Graduated from University of Iowa and University of Wisconsin; work at the U of M. I am also, apparently, a for the Big 10. ;-) I am a Hawkeye, though. Not a badger or a gopher. Rodents, the both of them :p

I guess I never saw this.

Name - Andy, or Gonz, or Gonzo.  Gonz and Gonzo were already taken for screen names when I signed up.
Years doing triathlon - First season
Favorite Tri Race - Not sure yet.  So far this year I've done the Chain of Lakes Tri (Alexandria), Buffalo Olympic, Lifetime Mpls Olympic, Minnewaska (Glenwood) Sprint, Young Life Olympic, and will be ending the season with the Austin TX Ironman 70.3.
Home - Alexandria.  Been here for 3.5 years, prior to that it was Mankato for about 3.5 years, Denver for 3 years, Vegas for one year, the Cities for 3 years, St. Peter for college.
Other interesting Facts - I guess you could say I'm either very ambitious or have a slightly addictive personality.  My plan for this first year doing tri's was just to get out and do alot of races, see what's around and have fun.  I don't think I ever imagined trying to ramp up to a 70.3 this soon, but here I am.  I really don't like running, partly because I suck at it.  Prior to 2 years ago I had never run further than 2 miles in a single attempt.  But I'm content being slow with the excuse that I'm still building my base and shouldn't be fast, right?

I'm a stay at home dad with 5 and 8 year old boys.  It's a great gig, but sometimes I certainly miss adult conversation that all you working people take for granted.  I played college hockey (D3) and hockey is still a big part of my life.  I coach both my kids' teams, as well as serve on our association's Hockey Committee as head goalie coach.  I work with all our goalies in town from 8 years old through high school, and coach at several summer camps.  My goal once both kids are in school is open up my own off-ice hockey training and conditioning center.

I like beer too.  I enjoy brewing my own and relaxing with a cold one and a fine, premium cigar.

My son has played up in Alex area (he's a goalie as well) but thankfully he's older so won't have to worry about running into your teams if you're teaching any Tim Thomas types up there!  Glad to have you on BT!

How many goalies are on here?  At least three I think.

Nice to meet you all!  Great thread Sarah!

Name - Jerry
Years doing triathlon - Less than one!  (I've done two sprints and have exercised more than I ever have in my life It feels good!)

Favorite Tri Race - Tri-Tonka Sprint (So far)
Home - Minnetonka - Grew up on the poor side of Lake Minnetonka in Minnetrista.  I lived in Souther Illinois for 6 years or so and moved back. I have an awesome wife and two kids adopted from Kazahkstan.  I've always been very active, and I've always been very heavy.  I topped the scales at 325 at one point, currently at 263.  (Even completed a century ride at 275..)

My favorite thing this summer is YOU GUYS.  As my BT name implies, I needed a change.  I remember my first ride with several of you out at Lake independence early this year (Thanks for waiting for me Emily).  Adrian and Anne have become very good friends!  

Lastly, I am totally addicted to this sport.  I LOVE IT!  and can't wait for next season....!

We lived in St. Peter when I was a mite, skated at the Lund Center back then.  Sadly, Smith did sell out not too long ago, to Warrior, not even a hockey company.

Hey all! I posted in the general forum intro thread and just saw this one so I figured I'd post here as well.

Name - Steve 

Years doing triathlon - Complete noob.

Favorite Tri Race - I'll find out eventually.

Home - St. Louis Park, near the crossroads of France Ave. and Minnetonka Blvd.

Other interesting Facts - I have been a one trick pony my whole life (running) and only recently got involved in being a triathlete.  I'm hoping my strongest event can help propel me to my goals. I have pretty much been training all summer long with my friend who did Ironman Wisconsin which has been super helpful, especially for the swim.  After watching Ironman WI, I am super pumped and inspired for my first tri (olympic length) coming up on Sept. 25th in Cedar Falls, Ia.  You can find me out on the trails around the lakes and in Cedar Lake or Harriet most every day.  I also can't wait for winter as I found out last year I love to skate ski, and of course snow shoe run.

You forgot to mention you like glitter

Used to carry an extra 50 lbs.

Denise

ps. Your blog pics of Henry are adorable - I'm way overdue to be a Grandmother and they fill a void - haha

Name - Steve

Years Doing Triathlon - 2

Favorite Race - IM Florida

Home - Chaska

Other Interesting Facts - I'm orginally from Bemidji, played college hockey at West Point and was arrested by the St. Paul Police in 2006 for robbing the Bremer Bank in Downtown St. Paul (released 30 mins later after all my coworkers got to walk by me in cuffs while being interrogated - case of mistaken identity!! He was 6-2 and bald - I'm 5-7 with brown hair.)