Timex Multisport Team

Tlalnepantla
Mexico

Favorite Timex Product
Global GPS Timex

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Ha, ha. At 4.30 am all the e-mails I have to answer from my Austrian Parties, but maybe the most important is the daily training session to achieve my goals in my races (Qualify for Hawaii.

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
The year ended, close a joint venture with an Austrian company, open a new plant in Monterrey Mexicoand saved my company, and after all this, I could finish last year with 6 more IM's in my PR, without a heart attack. To continue being part of the Timex Team Thanks God, 2009 is finished.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
The night before Fetuccine Alfredo with two glasses of wine for dinner. Connect my compex in the morning before the race, and an ice tub.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
To be a proud father of my son Jose Manuel a14-year old boy. He has accompanied me to climb some of the mountains I have climbed. Ran 2 full marathons and one half marathon together.

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Mountaneering, scuba diving, mountain biking, workoholic, bungee jump, sky diving

Hermosa Beach
California

Favorite Timex Product
WS4

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Good question- It's because I do not know any differently. Not to be too philosophical or corny but it is like asking me, why do I eat or breathe... it's just what I do. I actually get excited and nervous for training sessions and wake up everyday without an alarm clock. Typically, I wake up about 5-10 minutes before I am supposed to because I am excited to get going.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre Race: 1) I shower before every race in the AM 2) Before going into the water, I find a quiet corner and do a breathing exercise where I try to simulate the race start with alternating deep and shallow breaths Post Race: 1) Ice Bath or Cold Body of Water Soak. 2) Not exactly post race, but, I typically throw up during or after every race. This has been going on since the 6th grade when I threw up on a kids shoes running down the finisher's chute in our school's mini marathon- it stunned him enough that I grabbed the final podium spot. You can see me in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckFDFzoc4l4

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I was accepted to 2 of the top 10 law schools in the country but elected not to go; my parents do not even know that (oops!).

Darwin
Australia

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
The prospect of a really good swim session, or the challenge of a long hard ride with wife Ali.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
A big greasy hamburger with the works - but only one, and only after an Ironman.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
Participated in the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) to Heard Island in 2000/2001, walking over 1200 miles doing scientific field work.

Brentwood
Tennessee

Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap w/ Tap Technology

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Life get's me out of bed every day. Each day you have on this earth is a gift. It's this gift that gets me out of bed everyday. More importanlty is what I do with this gift each day. I am a true believer in Carpe Diem!

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
I really don't have any pre or post race rituals. I just try to relax. Listening to music allows me to do this. I actually try to hang out with as many people as I can before a race. Racing has an edge to it and it can get pretty cut throat quickly. I like to engage with other athletes before and event. This tends to take the edge off of the task at hand.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I honestly don't think there isn't anything that people don't know about me. I am an open book. I think the one thing that I could say here is that I have a great wife who actually gives me the flexibility to participate in the great sport. It's becasue of her and her willingness to sacrifice that I am where I am today. You know what they say, behind every great man is a great woman. I am here to tell you it's absolutely true!

Highlands Ranch
Colorado

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Usually it's my workouts, if not that then it's one of my boys saying he has to go pee-pee.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
About 24 hours prior to any event, I really watch my eating. Everything that goes in ultimately has some effect on me. I want to make sure whatever that effect is, it makes me race fast.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
That it would be really fun to try stand up comedy.

Darien
Connecticut

Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap with Tap Screen Technology

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Desire/dedication - sleeping is over rated - experiencing life is what it's all about. Not t mention the best part of everyday is EARLY in the morning.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre is the same exact meal - banana, English muffin w/ peanut butter, and post is being with my family that I have neglected during my training.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
The importance I put on balance - working @ 110% and living life to the fullest - to do both at max is very very challenging.

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Colorado Springs
Colorado

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Knowing that my competitors are also getting out of bed early.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Listen to some good dance techno before a race. Eat some "real" food post-race.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
Before triathlon I was on the Saturn Cycling Pro Development team.

Boulder
Colorado

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
I get up every day between 5:30 and 6, ready to seize the day (carpe diem) - excited to meet whatever the day brings.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
I stay quite private and alone the days leading up to a big race. I awake very early for a good breakfast, rest more, and listen to my Ipod to some hip-hop and 80's big hair pop.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I was the 1968 Worcester JCC Checker Champ (still have the trophy).

Easton
Connecticut

Favorite Timex Product
Ironman Race Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
My 3 boys.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre-Race: Muscle activation routine.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I was in the financial industry for 14 years before leaving in 2009.

Chicago
Illinois

Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap with Tap Screen Technology

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Unfortunately my alarm. In general, I'm not a morning person, preferring to work out in the evenings.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Jamming out to a variety of hard-core rock songs and then dumping in a caffeine pill about 20 minutes before race time

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I have traveled to over 15 states and 5 foreign countries as a first tenor with the University of Notre Dame Glee Club

Dallas
Texas

Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap w/ Tap Technology

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Besides the kids, the sun coming up and the excitement of exploring the new day is all the motivation I need.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
I have been doing this my whole cycling career, I get by bike ready, put and blanket over it, and wish "HER" a good night and sweet dreams!

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
My nickname is "Screamin' Adam" and it came from a TV series I did in the 90's where I was a stunt inline skater.