Amy Kloner - Atlanta, GA - USA
Occupation: Specialty sales rep in the pharmaceutical industry, triathlon coach with The Sport Factory, and Race Announcer.
Top 3 favorites races and why:
1) PMA: there is no way to sugar coat this race -- it is just HARD. But I have been racing it since 2006 and it is a good jump start to my season. Plus the friends I have made in duathlon have been incredible. I really think that duathletes are special-- it's just so much tougher!!
2) Gulf Coast: It was my very first half ironman back in 2003, and then I won the race in 2008, so it will always be special to me as a reminder of what is possible with hard work and dedication.
3) Eagleman: I only raced this once (in 2009) but I loved the crowd support and the course really suited my strengths. It's a very well-run event.
Favorite food item: Do I have to pick just one? I love everything! I really love Lebanese food though (tabouli, hummus, grape leaves), and only the kind that my Mom or Grandma make. Store bought Lebanese food is just not the same!
Top three wins: Overall Amateur World Champion at Long Course Duathlon Worlds in 2007 (and finished 8th among the pro field); 2007 Long and Short Course Duathlon National Champion (amateur); 2008 Gulf Coast Half Ironman Overall Winner.
Last book or magazine read: EAT PRAY LOVE
Favorite single sport: Cycling
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: Chelsea Lately. Hilarious!!
Website: www.amykloner.com and www.thesportfactory.com

 

 

Anne Curi Preisig - Falmouth, MA - USA
Occupation: mother of a 7 year old red-headed girl who is a ferocious swimmer and cellist and 5 year old boy who can't wait until he is old enough to do everything his sister does; running and triathlon coach (from high school to seniors); and duathlete. A long time ago, I was a lawyer.
Top 3 favorites races and why: any Team Magic duathlon - Team Magic makes every race special for the athlete; Powerman Austria, because I never thought I would race that far but it was too beautiful not to love it; the Kent Pumpkin run, a 5 mile race near my home town in Connecticut that my sister and my brother and I race each year in memory of my Dad who died in 2007 of leukemia.
Favorite food item: this one is easy: anything with chocolate! ok, ok, if it has to be healthy, a perfectly ripe peach.
Top three wins: 2008 Elite Duathon National Championship, 2006 Powerman Ohio in the freezing rain, 1994 Saturn Duathlon outlasting defending World Du Champion Carol Montgomery
Last book or magazine read: Committed (even though I am happily committed)
Favorite single sport: running. I love running: my solitude and centering is lacing up my Brooks and running in the woods with no one bothering me, with my doberman leading the way.
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: Julie and Julia while I was at my homestay's house at the Dessert Classic Du last month (never any time for a movie at home

 

 

Deanna Newman - Birmingham, AL - USA

Occupation: R.N.
Top 3 favorite races and why: Ironman Canada--because the people are so great and the course is beautiful and lots of great memories; Even though it always hurts so darned much and can be so horribly cold, I love Powerman AL because it's at home and I've done it for years with the exception of a couple and have so many sentimental feelings about it; Ironman Florida because it was my first Ironman and I had so much fun doing it and hit my goal of under 10 hrs for my first Ironman and was overall female amateur.

Favorite food: I could eat Nachos everyday!
Top 3 wins: 2001 World Du Championship in Venray, Holland won overall amateur female by 7 minutes over the field and named Female Duathlete of the Year; Not a win (kind of hard to do in the pro field!!!) 4th at Ironman Canada in 2004; 3) 7th female at Ironman Florida 2008
Magazine: Love People magazine for all the celeb gossip!
Favorite single sport: Love the run!
Last movie seen: Avatar--love it!

 

Jennifer Garrison - Naperville, IL - USA

Occupation: Wife, Mom to Noah 4 and Molly almost 2, pro triathlete, and triathlon coach! In that order:)

Top 3 favorite races: -#1 fav is my local hometown race USWTS in Naperville. I love the all women atmosphere. I like the balance of beginners and intermediate. Plus I love that my whole family can come watch! Including my kids. #2 Probably IM Hawaii I did back in College. Just an unbelievable experience for my first year in triathlon. #3 Age Group nationals anywhere. I like the excitement that comes all of the age groupers coming to give the best.
Favorite food item: I like all food in general. Seriously I eat everything, but I would say pizza & McDs Fries!

Top 3 Wins: Age Group Nationals Overall Female 2006 and 2007. Memphis in May 5th Pro 2009
Last Book read: The Shack
Favorite Single Sport: Rowing then running
Favorite Movie / T.V. Show: Hangover
Web Site: www.jennygarrison.blogspot.com

 

Jessica Jacobs - Maylene, AL - USA

Occupation: Professional Triathlete, Coach and Instructor
Top 3 favorites races and why: Ironman Wisconsin; Great venue and it's HOME!
Ironman World Championships - It's Hawaii and you're among the best of the best in the World...the "Olympics" of Ironman Racing! Quelle Roth Challenge - the biggest "high" I ever rec'd racing in my life --- spectators LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the sport of triathlon...thousands screaming at you in 10 different languages...experience of a lifetime! The "Tour de France" of Ironman racing!
Favorite food item: Pizza & Beer
Top three wins: Mercedes Marathon in '09 and '10, Nat'l Duathlon Championships (PowerMan Alabama) in '09, Placing 3rd in IM Wisconsin and Florida in '08
Last book or magazine read: "Unthinkable" by Scott Rigsby
Favorite single sport: Trail Running
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: "Modern Family" & "The Middle" on ABC Wed. nights...can't miss it...oh, and "LOST" - but, I'm soooo lost!!!!
Website: jessicajacobsironman.com

 

 

Kerri McClellan - San Clemente, CA - USA
Occupation: Wife and mother of three happy and athletic girls (10 year old twins and 2.5 year old). Owner/Co-founder of the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy for adolescent girls. Director of Development of the Julie Foudy Leadership Foundation. Fitness/Spin Instructor and Assistant Soccer Coach.
Top 3 favorites races and why: Santiago Canyon Time Trial because it’s local, fast and fun; Orange County Duathlon for the same reasons but also because the competition is fierce; Desert Classic Duathlon in Arizona because the course is challenging and beautiful…plus I get to squeeze in a visit with my brother and his family.
Favorite food item: Peanut Butter and Jelly
Top three wins: 2007 Superfrog 1/2 Ironman 3rd overall female on a brutal course; 2008 Toyota Desert International Triathlon 1st in the Elite Amateur Division; 2009 Desert Classic Duathlon 3rd amateur overall.
Last book or magazine read: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Choo Choo Express (to my 2.5 year old daughter!)
Favorite single sport: Road Cycling….so peaceful.
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: The Office….totally cracks me up!
Website: www.juliefoudyleadership.com and www.foudyleadershipfoundation.org

 

Marisa Asplund - Durango, CO - USA
Occupation: Eight Grade Science Teacher, Professional Road Cyclist, Triathlete, Endurance Coach, Personal Trainer
Favorite Races: (have only been racing tri's since last year, so my favorites are cycling races-soon to change, I'm sure) Tour of the Gila, Cascade Cycling Classic, Ironhorse Bicycle Classics...hills hills hills!
Favorite Food: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade Cookies, and Olives
Favorite Results: 7th in the pro's at my first 70.3 racing as an amateur: Kansas, 1st place final stage of the Tour of the Gila, 1st and current record holder: The Other Half, Half Marathon, Moab, UT.
Book: Still reading, The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield.
Sport: Road Cycling
Website: www.marisacycling.com, www.definedfitnesstraing.com (team site)

 

 

 

Uli Bromme - Boulder, CO - USA
Occupation: Team Sport Beans/NTTC member 2010
Top 3 favorite races and why:
1) IM Hawaii (in a sick and twisted way, it's such a tough race but it makes me want to do it again bc finishing it is such a huge feeling of accomplishment)
2) IMAZ- Bc I had a great race there last November, breaking ten hours and finishing top 10 in my first pro IM and second ever
3) Powerman Alabama- Because duathlon is tough and I love it and because this race really treats its pros well, and I have the best homestay ever :)
Favorite food item: salmon burgers with homemade sweet potato fries, candy of all kinds. :)
Top 3 wins: none yet in triathlon/duathlon as a pro, but: 2nd at PMAL in 2009, 10th at IMAZ 2009, 8th at Buffalo Springs 70.3 2009
Favorite single sport: Running
Last Movie / Fave TV show: Up, Avatar, LOST (although it's getting impossible to follow), The Office
Website: www.ulirunsalot.blogspot.com

 

 

Brad Seng - Boulder, CO - USA

Occupation: Professional Triathlete, Coach & Motivational Speaker
Favorite Races: Wildflower - honest, tough course with lots of hills & trails on the run; Maine Sport Triathlon - incredibly scenic, small-town race on the coast of Maine ; Ford Ironman World Championship - challenging course & weather with stellar volunteers
Favorite Food Item: dark chocolate
Top Results: 1st overall 2009 High Desert 50k Ultramarathon, 1st overall 2009 Racing for Recovery Half IM, 8th overall 2009 IMUSA
Latest Read: I am currently reading three books - The Letters & Lessons of Theodore Roosevelt for His Sons, Hooked & Searching for God Knows What
Favorite Single Sport: mini-golf
Favorite Movie/TV Show: Miracle/The A-Team
Web Site: www.bradseng.com

 

Clive Cooper from New Zealand, currently living in Sydney Australia.

Occupation: Account Manager of Capital IQ Australasia
Top 3 favorite races: World Duathlon Champs (racing against the best in the World), Asian Duathlon Champs (great hospitality), Hopefully Powerman Alabama will join this list
Favorite food item: New Zealand Lamb Shank with Mash Potatoes
Top 3 Wins: Australian U23 Duathlon Champs 2006, Waikato/BOP U20 Road Race, New Zealand Road Relay Champs
Last Book read: Flashman
Favorite Single Sport: Cycling
Favorite Movie / T.V. Show: Invictus

 

David Thompson - St Paul, MN - USA

Top 3 favorites races and why: Escape from Alcatraz - It's epic, LifeTime Fitness - My hometown race, Powerman Alabama - The people are great and I've won 3 times.
Favorite food item: Whole milk and cereal
Top three wins: Philadephia Triathlon, One O One Bradenton & Clear Lake, Powerman AL
Last book or magazine read: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Favorite single sport: bowling
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: Hangover
Website: www.thompsontri.com

 

 

Derek Yorek - Alamosa, CO - USA
Top 3 favorites races and why: "I consider Austin, TX my hometown, so I'd have to say that the Austin triathlon, Darnd'st Du in Texas, and CapTexTri are my favorite races. I love the people there and they put on great races!"
Favorite food item: Gotta be Pizza!
Top three wins: I won CapTexTri last year and the Texas State duathlon title as well, so those were really fun. Other than that, the Run for the Water 10-Miler in 2007 is probably my best win ever.
Last book or magazine read: "Open" Andre Agassi's autobiography
Favorite single sport: I love the bike...it's the most fun for sure.
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: I just watched the Disney movie 'Balto' with my fiance Theresa and our beautiful two-month-old daughter Aspen.
Website: http://newyoreklife.blogspot.com/

 

Fredrik Swahn - Uppsala SWE

Occupation: Self employed bike dealer and engineering physicist, organizer of the Swedish championship and the Cannondale Saucony Duathlon Cup and founder of www.duathlon.se

Top 3 favorites races and why: All Powerman and other non drafting duathlons that have a serious organizer.
Favorite food item: Salmon
Top three wins: Swedish championship 2009 and the Cannondale Saucony Duathlon Cup 2009
Last book or magazine read: Kadens (Swedish bike magazine)
Favorite single sport: Running
Website: www.mantrasport.se, http://floridacamp.blogspot.com

 

Guy Petruzzelli - Westmont, IL - USA

Occupation: Educator at Lululemon Athletica
Top 3 favorites races and why: American Zofingen - Dare anyone to find a tougher race, Great Buckeye - It's a war of nutrition & a suffer fest.
Favorite food item: Wildfire Chopped Salad
Top three wins: Great Buckeye Challenge, 2007 MidEast Regional Championship, 2008 MidEast Regional Championship - holds record for most consecutive wins in a series
Last book or magazine read: Lance Armstrong's War
Favorite single sport: Cycling
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: 300 (Movie), Archer (T.V. Show)
Websites: http://twitter.com/guypetruzzelli

http://www.facebook.com/guy.petruzzelli

http://www.guypetruzzelli.blogspot.com

 

Joerie Vansteelant - Torhout BEL
Occupation: Professional duathlete
Top 3 favorites races and why:
1) Powerman "memorial Benny Vansteelant" Torhout (BEL) - This is the race held for my brother and in my hometown. It has a very special place in my heart for me.
2) Powerman Zofingen (SUI) - This is the most famous and longest duathlon in the world. Competing there is something every duathlete should do at least once.
3) Powerman Weyer (AUT) - Very nice bike an run course in the nature. An exceptional atmosphere and a lot of competitors.
Favorite food item: Chocolate and ice cream (unfortunately I am not allowed to eat it to much)
Top three wins: Powerman Zofingen (SUI) 2009. ITU World Champs LD Geel (BEL) 2008, ITU World Champs LD Richmond (USA) 2007
Last book or magazine read: Menzo Sports & Style magazine (a Belgian mens magazine)
Favorite single sport: Bike
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: Avatar
Website: www.joerievansteelant.com

 

John Phillips - Denver, CO - USA
Occupation: Bike Fitter
Top 3 favorites races and why:
Powerman Alabama, Powerman Zofingen. They're hard.
Favorite food item: Espresso.
Top three wins: 2008 Powerman Florida. 2007 Longhorn Half Iron Triathlon
Last book or magazine read: Nick Saban's "How Good do you want to be?"
Favorite single sport: Cycling
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: "Walk the Line"

 

 

Joshua Merrick - Alamosa, CO - USA
Occupation: Physical Therapist
Top 3 favorites races and why: Boulder Peak Triathlon, Barkin’ Dog Duathlon, ITU Duathlon Worlds 2009
Favorite food item: Almond Butter
Top three wins: Mile High Duathlon Series x3, Lookout Mountain Hill Climb
Last book or magazine read: Probably a text book for physical therapy or coaching
Favorite single sport: Multisport was my excuse to call running and cycling a daily requirement but if I had to choose running would be # 1.
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: Top Gun is the best of all time! The last movie is likely a chick flick my wife picked out.
Website: www.joshmerrick.blogspot.com www.riptidemultisports.com

 

Maciej Kurka - Chicago, IL - USA
Maciej Kurka was born in Poland in 1973 & moved to the United States in 1997.

Occupation: Maciej is the personal assistant to Helmut Jahn & when he's not working or busy with his two children, he always finds time to train for upcoming races thanks to 24 hour gyms.

Favorite races: In retrospect, Maciej's favorite races were the March Madness Half Marathon in Cary, IL (very challenging & well organized), Spirit of Racine Half Ironman in Racine, WI (beautiful swim, fast course) & Rehoboth Beach Marathon (the most spectacular marathon) in Lewes, DE. Top wins: His top wins were Bangs Lake Duathlon 5k-40k-5k, Triamerica Triathlon 2k-60-k-15k & Lake Land College Duathlon 4m-40m-4m. Maciej's interest in competing came at a later age in life, better late than never!

Favorite single sport: A favorite pastime sport is Team Handball & no we don't play in prisons!

Favorite TV Show: Dexter is a favorite TV show of Maciej's - a perfectionist at heart!

Last Book Read: "Oh the Places You Will Go!" by Dr. Seuss with the kids-if only courses could be that cool!

 

Matt Sheeks - Woodinville, WA - USA

Occupation: Athletes in Action Staff, helping athletes grow spiritually.
Top 3 favorite races: USA Winter Triathlon Championships in Bend, 2009,
because it is a very different type of race yet very hardcore and demanding.
Lake Stevens Half-Ironman because it is in my back yard. 2009 Duathlon
World Champs because it was a perfect race for me.
Favorite food item: Tillamook Mudslide ice cream
Top 3 Wins: 2009 Duathlon World Championships overall amateur, 2009 Lake
Stevens Half-Ironman 25-29, AG 2005 West Coast Conference Cross-Country
Championships
Last Book read: The Bible - book of Romans
Favorite Single Sport: Cycling, every discipline imaginable (road,
cyclocross, time trial, mountain)
Favorite T.V. Show: 24
Website: www.mattsheekstriathlete.blogspot.com

 

 

Matthew Russell - Ogdensburg, NY - USA
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Favorite races and why: Powerman Zofingen (longest/hardest duathlon) & Pikes Peak Accent (7800 feet of running in 13.3 miles)
Favorite food item: Cereal
Top win: 2008 Elite Duathlon National Champion
Last book or magazine read: One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey
Favorite single sport: cycling
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: The News
Website: www.xcsteeplechaser.blogspot.com

 

 

Robbie Wade - Arlington, VA - USA
Occupation: Store Manager @ Pacers Running Stores # 1 Customer Service Business in Arlington VA.
Top 3 favorites races and why:
Fairfax 4miler, It is on New Yorks Eve and who doesn't want to start their party with a little running action.
Boston Marathon. The Crowds.
Chicago Half Marathon. My kind of town.
Favorite food item: Lots of Potatoes, esp Shepard's Pie. But my favorite item is my Girlfriends Lasagna, it wins hands down.
Top three wins: Irish Junior Track 5000m 2001, Powerman FL (my first attempt at Powerman) Fairfax 4miler 2008,2009
Last book or magazine read: Triathlete, Lances new book.
Favorite single sport: Running is my Passion, but I love to watch Ice Hockey.
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: Movie - Invictus, TV shows CSI.
Website: http://robbiewade1.blogspot.com/

 

Ryan Giuliano - Schaumburg, IL - USA

Occupation: Student, Coach, Pro Triathlete
Top 3 favorites races and why:
1-Chicago Triathlon. There is nothing better than the world's biggest tri right in your backyard
2-Duathlon World Championships. Love the high speed and quality competition every year
3-HyVee Triathlon. Big time race with events for anyone of any age

Favorite food item: Rasberries, I could most likely eat a few pounds of them each week
Top three wins: Championships, U23 Duathlon National Champion, Short and Long Course Elite Duathlon National Championships Runner Up
Last book or magazine read: Water for Elephants, a great read
Favorite single sport: Running, that's what I grew up doing and it has always stuck
Last movie or favorite movie/TV show: Avatar in 3d, I will definitely watch that again (probably while riding the trainer for a good workout)
Website: www.rybread.com and www.ryangiuliano.blogspot.com

 

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