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Madison
Wisconson
Favorite Timex Product
TIMEX Global Trainer GPS watch...and it reads a bike power meter(!)
What gets you out of bed in the am?
Wondering what will show up in the ER or OR today, and getting to be part of the healthcare team. Hunger. A fast group ride.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Finishing the notorious 3rd year of med school, separating my shoulder in a bike crash, and then setting a new PR of 8:29 and Kona qualifying at Ironman Arizona, and meeting my girlfriend Amy. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Relax, enjoy the local culture, meet new people, and appreciate the experiences and challenge that triathlon offers.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
That I have the worst signing voice ever---I couldn't carry a tune even if it had a handle on it.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Reading books that provide a twist on conventional wisdom, movies at indie theaters, dark coffee, traveling to places with mountains and an ocean, sleeping, medical device design, entrepreneurship.
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Stratton Mountain
Vermont
Favorite Timex Product
TIMEX Global Trainer GPS
What gets you out of bed in the am?
One of my 5-6 Timex watch alarms set at various times I never seem to turn off, then, my dog, my coffee, my bike.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Traveling to race the National Xterra Series last season. It was my rookie year. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
I am pretty standard in the pre-race department. I wish I had something here that was interesting. I like a fish, rice veggie dinner, topped off with cereal.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I live at boarding school but I don't teach classes. I am actually a full-time paid nordic ski coach at Stratton Mountain School in southern, VT. I work with some of the countries top young athletes on a daily basis. It is one of the best jobs I can think of.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? I really like baking even though too much of the outcome can slow you down. Building and working on trails. Coffee and book shops in the afternoon.
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Cardiff
California
Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer
What gets you out of bed in the am?
Coaching my student athletes at UCSD
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Say a little something to myself thanking everybody that has helped me throughout my life.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I did not get into triathlon until I was 26yrs old.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Paddleboarding, Table Tennis |
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Quebec
Canada
Favorite Timex Product
Ironman Race Trainer
What gets you out of bed in the am?
My alarm.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Top N.Am at IM Louisville |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Sleep lots
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
Competitive tennis-kid
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Learning French |
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Huntsville
Alabama
Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap with Tap Screen Technology
What gets you out of bed in the am?
If you're not working hard everyday, some where, some place, someone else is and when he meets you, HE WILL BEAT YOU.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Finishing 8th at the Florida 70.3 after not being able to run from December through April. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre: Bagel + bananna + peanut butter + honey
Post: Beer + burger + ice cream
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I was on the wrestling team in high school.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Cooking, eating, watching college football. |
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Jerzy Kasemier
Favorite Timex Product
Timex Global Trainer
What gets you out of bed in the am?
Because alarm clock says so… Or my two snoring kittens at the end of the bed who want some attention and breakfast!
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
1. Joining the Timex Multisport Team of course!
2. Giving up my job to live my dream: Be a professional athlete.
3. Finishing third at the national championships.
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Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Training is done, all is set and go with the flow! Doing what feels good and and enjoying the excitement and thrills of the days before and after the race!
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
Because I am a 'bit' scatty, so that is why I might not remember your name. "Harry, right??"
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon?
I like food! And just too many other things to mention here…
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Boulder
Colorado
Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap with Tap Screen Technology
What gets you out of bed in the am?
Wanting to concur every challenge I have set up for the day.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Finishing 10th at XTERRA Nationals and then realizing what I'm capable of. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre Race - Get ready to go fast. Post Race - Smile, laugh, and remember how much it hurts to go fast.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
My inner monologue is in Russian. I don't speak Russian. Hence why I always get a confused look on my face when I'm thinking.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Sewing because its fun to come up with ways to use all of those race t-shirts. |
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Tallinn
Estonia
Favorite Timex Product
WS4
What gets you out of bed in the am?
Hunger!
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Winning 2009 Ironman Florida
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Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
I always eat marmalad in the evening before raceday.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I am extremly shy :)
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Movies, reading, travelling |
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Calgary
Canada
Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap with Tap Screen Technology
What gets you out of bed in the am?
I'm supposed to be at work by 8AM, so my incentive is to get up a little early to get a nice bike ride into work. It’s a great way to start off your day and better for the environment than sitting in a car.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
The highlight of my year was asking my beautiful girlfriend Kelly to marry me, and she said Yes! As for triathlon, finishing 7th overall at Ironman Canada and keeping my streak alive of 5 years in a row in the top-7 at that race. I had a tough year in terms of injuries, so it was great to run my way up to 7th place at IMC in such a competitive race. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Post race BEvERage with your friends is a must.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I have webbed toes. My favorite colour used to be orange, but now it is red.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? I work full time as an engineer, helping to develop fuel cell technology.
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Durham
North Carolina
Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer
What gets you out of bed in the am?
Literally, my dog asking to go out. In reality knowing the goals I have set for myself athletically require consistent and constant work day in and day out, there are no short cuts.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
There were not many as a stress fracture ended my season in May. But perhaps the opportunity to learn from the process and grow stronger and faster. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
My pre-race meal is certainly intersting, but there is no ritual I have to do pre-race. Mentally preparing myself and relaxing is most important to me race success. I do enjoy a good hamburger and ice cream after a hard race.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
Apparently I like to talk a lot, and there is very little most people don't know about me. Maybe most people don't know that I have dyslexia.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? I love sports medicine, which is not exactly outside of triathlon, maybe just adjacent. I love to cook, play with my dog and spend time with my wife, Ashley. |
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London
UK
Favorite Timex Product
Timex Race Trainer
What gets you out of bed in the am?
Cup of coffee is a good way to start the day!
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Going 8:53 over the ironman distance, or the Trans Rockies 6 day ultra run - an awesome event! |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre race I like to find a good sushi restaurant or a good Italian and just relax with firends. Post race I like to kick start the recovery process with an easy swim, spin, and run the day after an ironman. Sounds extreme, but it clears the muscles out and makes everything recover much quicker! And I could quite happily return to the same sushi place for post race fueling too!
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
Apart from the fact that I like sushi? I secretly (or maybe not so much) LOVE kareoke!
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Most of my time outside of training and racing is taken up being a freelance sustainability consultant - working with both businesses and sporting events and teams to make them more sustainable. |
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap with Tap Screen Technology
What gets you out of bed in the am?
My 3-year old! He's my alarm clock. In the summer when it starts to get hot, the single track trails I run on are more than enough motivation. Being the first one on the trails in the early hours of the morning when the sun has just come up is a pretty awesome experience and is one of my favorite times to run.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Winning the amatuer title at IM 70.3 Steelhead. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
I used to be very OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and would have rituals I did before both workouts and races. I've tried to chill out the past several years and not form any rituals. It often took the fun out of my training and racing and did more harm than good. Now I just focus on having fun and doing the best I can.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
In 2009 I found out I had a heart condition (AVNRT). I raced with it for most of the year and then chose to have surgery just a few weeks before Clearwater. My heart is fully-healed now and I'm very excited to be racing this year without worrying about it and having it effect my racing.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Wrestling with my boys and spending time with my wife. |
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Roger Thompson
Spokane
Washington
Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer
What gets you out of bed in the am?
The grinding of espresso beans and the gurgle of the espresso emerging from the machine.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Winning the Coeur d'Alene Triathlon. It was the first Olympic distance race I ever did back in 1997 and I have had bad luck in the subsequent attempts. This year, everything just came together. No matter what place I would have earned, I would have been happy. But to win overall was icing on the cake. |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
No real rituals…I just have to do the EXACT same thing before each race or I get frazzled.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I grew up as a cyclist and had thousands of pictures plastered all over my walls of professional cyclists, including one of Tom Schuler winning the USPRO Championships.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? My wife, Jessi, and I enjoy watching our daughter Emma (6) swim, bike and run. She is amazing and is so fun to just 'hang out' with. Some parents need vacation time away from their kids…we always look forward to vacation time with her. |
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Donetsk
Ukraine
Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer
What gets you out of bed in the am?
If there is no traning, do not wake up till a dinner.
What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Team Timex Training Camp |
Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre-warm-ap, post-to drink beer.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
There is nothing secret which does not become obvious.
Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Life |
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