Bio InformationLocation: San Francisco
School Attended: Western Michigan University, Go Broncos!

Profession: District Manager, General Motors
Race: Ironman Austria, July 16th!

Why: My Grandparents lived in Austria for my years and I visited them a lot during my childhood so this race is like coming home for me.
Motivation: Its always been a dream of me since I was a little tike and I want to prove to myself mentally and physically I can do this.
Goal: To finish feeling strong and of course happy!
Other races: This year Escape from Alcatraz (2nd time), Pac Grove (2nd time), Chicago Marathon (2nd time). Previous years: Alaska Marathon, Honolulu Marathon, New York Marathon, San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon, Sydney 1/2 marathon, San Francisco 1/2 marathon, Wildflower Long Course- 3x’s, & Donner Lake International Tri.

Favorite tri gadget/gear items: Aero Bars, anything that makes you feel like you’re flying fast.
Favorite Books: Tuesday’s with Morrie, Fatelessness, anything with Stephen King Favorite Movies: The Untouchables, Braveheart, Goodfellas, Top Gun
Favorite Songs/Artists: Frank Sinatra (yes that’s right, you have a problem with that), Phil Collins, Barenaked Ladies- it goes on.
Favorite Workout Songs: Eye of the Tiger, Eminem songs Morning or Evening: Definitely an evening person but lately with training its become harder to say that. Favorite Web Sites: Food Network.com, Fandango.com,
Favorite Eatery/Restaurant: Sushi Zone, Q, Butterfly, Houston’s, & House of Prime Rib.

When you have downtime, how do you spend it? Spending it with friends.

Tell us two lies and a truth about yourself…keep them guessing!
I was born in Belgium.
I have 6 brothers and 2 sisters in my family.
I used to be drummer in a band during the 90’s.

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