Age: 39

Home town: Saginaw, Michigan

Occupation: Non-Profit Director/Founder

Past history of sports participation : I've been doing triathlons since 2002 (Sprints, Olympics, ½ Ironman and Ironman)

Primary athletic focus currently: Olympic-distance triathlons

Favorite training or racing experiences: Ironman Florida November 2009 (hands-down)!

Races/events completed this year: Florida Great Escape, FAU, Ironman Florida 70.3, Publix Ft. Lauderdale sprint, Escape to Miami, Ironman Florida

Favorite race/s: Florida Great Escape, FAU, Escape to Miami, Ironman Florida

Personal Records/Best races: FAU (2nd AG), Florida Great Escape (4th AG), Publix Ft. Lauderdale (1st AG), Ironman Florida (23rd AG)

Athletic achievement/s you are most proud of: Ironman Florida

Goals for the coming year/season: Qualify for Alcatraz at the Florida Great Escape

Races you are planning on next season: Florida Great Escape, FAU, Escape to Miami, Ironman Miami 70.3

Favorite racing and/or training tip-it does not have to be one that I gave you! :: Train with people who are better than you!

Additional comments/info: Hiring Dara was one of the best decisions I've ever made. She's fantastic! Highly recommend her coaching services.