2011 highlights:
Lavaman Waikoloa - 1st
Challenge Henley-on-Thames - 9th
Nationality: U.S.A.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
First Triathlon: 2007 OSU Beaver Freezer (Sprint)
Favorite distance: They all have their appeal, but I particularly enjoy Olympics.
Career highlight: Just starting my Elite career, so I'll have to get back to you.
Race wheels: TdF 58 SL's and rear Disc
Favorite race: Tri California's San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz
Favorite place to train: Eugene, OR
What I dread about race day: Porta potty lines
What I always wanted to be when I grew up: An Architect. Not sure how I got off that path...
If I could have lunch with anyone it would be: Sir Richard Branson
Favorite food: Semmelknodel (German bread dumplings)
Strangest thing I've ever eaten: Pig's brain. Oh, the things you'll find from street vendors in Vietnam.
If I won the lottery: My student loans would be a thing of the past.
Five things I would need to survive, if left alone on a deserted island: Fresh water, a big knife, Rolf Prima Carbon Disc (could be a rudder, umbrella, food platter, etc), a volleyball (it worked for Tom Hanks), and a really thick book.
My next vacation will be: Antarctica. Just gotta save up and find the time.
Additional thoughts or notes: I'm very excited to be a part of the Rolf Prima family! I can't wait to get out there and race and show who makes the best wheel systems.