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Athlete of the Month – April 2021 – Emer Colleran

Say “hi” to Emer!
Meet our team mate, Emer! Meet Emer! When you see Emer you will see her smiling and encouraging her teammates. She is a critical care nurse, and through this pandemic has been a great resource to the team. Thank you for all you do out here Emer!! She completed her first triathlon at the High Point Spring in 2019, and has a bucket list of NC 70.3 in her future. Her mantra is “ I can do this”, which is great for us all to say to ourselves. She is inspired by her brother, Eoin, and her sister in law, Heather, and her nieces and nephew. Can’t wait to see you out there training and racing Emer!

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Athlete of the Month – March 2021 – Andrew Bruckler

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Meet Andrew, he’s been at triathlon for three years after doing his first triathlon in 2018, the N. Myrtle Beach Sprint Trifecta, where he placed 1st in Clydesdale division. Andrew says his favorite race was Challenge Daytona because he used to be in Nascar and would be down there for the races. Then he got to do a triathlon on that historical piece of property. Very cool experience! His training/racing tip would be, “You do not have to spend a lot to have success”. Well said Andrew!

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Athlete of the Month – Feb 2021 – Cheryl Scott

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See that smiling face and warm wave, that’s Cheryl Scott!

She has been a triathlete for 11 years now and still yearning for more. She started with Dixie Diva Sprint Tri in 2010, a local favorite that raised money for Team Erica (it has since been discontinued).

Cheryl has done many races, including Beach 2 Battleship full Ironman distance. She says she enjoys the laid back vibe of those triathlons where camping is encouraged with tents, campers, lots of cow bell and the start of race is right outside your tent or cabin door.

To get pumped up for races, she loves watching the video “Triathlon Ironman-Till I collapse” on Youtube by Romain Riviere .

Two great training/racing tips she has are:
Push yourself out of your comfort zone as that is where your growth comes from.

If you put in the training, you WILL be ready for the race even if you’re doubting yourself… You ARE Ready!! Stay positive and visualize how you will attack the day. “

Great tips Cheryl!!

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Athlete of the Month – Jan 2021 – Audrey Miller

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Audrey Miller is athlete of the month for January 2021!
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Meet Audrey! When you do, if you haven’t already, you will be greeted with a happy smile and cheerful hello. When she isn’t doing “tri” things, she is a first grade teacher, which fits her upbeat, positive attitude personality.
She has been “tri-ing” for “fourish” years now and enjoys the olympic distances the most. Her favorite meal before a race is a juicy hamburger, oh yeah! When training, she says her key workouts are, “Saturday group rides and long solo runs keep me sane and balanced in life. My recent new love is trail running. I have just started this in the last 6 months. I love the solidarity in nature.”
Read more about Audrey’s bucket list goals and more.

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Athlete of the Month – Dec 2020 – John Showers

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Meet John! John is a physical therapist by day, triathlete, all the time! John has been at this sport for only two years and is already accomplished! He finished second place in his age group, at The Great Floridian 140.6! Even more impressive, is that his first triathlon was Rev 3 Williamsburg 70.3! Wow, way to jump right in!
His best training advice is to practice your fueling on your long runs and workouts and being consistent is key!

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Athlete of the Month – Nov 2020- Lizzie Windsor

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Meet Lizzie! Lizzie is an active member of the team, you will most likely see her at many of the local races with a smile on. She has been doing triathlons for 11 years now! Her favorite triathlon is Beach 2 Battleship (now NC 70.3). Lizzie says her go to mantra is the bible verse, ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” She enjoys a bagel with peanut butter as her pre-race meal and uses NBS on the course. She is inspired by her husband, who is there for her in every way. She hopes to complete a full ironman as a bucket list item.
Way to go Lizzie!!

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Athlete of the Month – Oct 2020 – Tom Siebold

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Tom is a staple on the team, you see him at races, training rides and usually it is with his wife, Kim (pictured with him in case you didn’t know who that was, haha). Tom has been doing triathlons for 15 years now, and not slowing down! His favorite race was the Racine 70.3, “I liked the swim in Lake Michigan and the run in the bluffs.” He also recommends “80/20 Triathlon”, (Matt Fitzgerald) and Joe Friel as a good source for training. If you have a moment to chat with Tom, you will find his witty humor entertaining and that he doesn’t take himself too seriously in triathlon, but enjoys taking training, “slow and easy”. Thanks Tom!

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Athlete of the Month – Sept 2020 – Kayce Clodfelter

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You know her by her smile, laugh and infectious positive attitude. She joined the team last year, and when she is around you, she has something positive and uplifting to say. She has been doing triathlon for one year, and in that year, completed NC 70.3. Kayce is inspired by Ian and Owen Layton. They are twin brothers. Ian has Cerebral Palsy and together we run races with Ainsley’s Angels of America. She says that getting those brick workouts are key when training for a triathlon. Great advice Kayce!

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Athlete of the Month – Aug 2020 – Marty Owens

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Marty is the Director of Track & Field, Cross Country and Women’s Triathlon @ Guilford College, and has been involved with triathlon since 1991.
His first triathlon was Ocean City Triathlon in New Jersey, he prefers the 70.3 and full distances the most.

A great racing/training tip from Marty, “Enjoy the journey as you prepare for your races and don’t focus solely on your results in regards to placement. We all participate in this slightly absurd sport for different reasons and we each define our own successes! ”
Which is a great tip when training with a team and racing together, it is easy to compare yourself with teammates.

Marty has a favorite mantra which is,“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined” Henry David Thoreau

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Athlete of the Month – July 2020 – Valarie Yoemans

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Yes with two “a’s”!
Within minutes of being around Valarie, you will be laughing. She has a great sense of humor and tackles triathlon with the attitude of having fun.

She has been doing tri’s for seven years now and attributes her inspiration for this sport to her husband, you may know him, Jeremy! She says, ” I always think about him when I want to give up during training and it gives me the grit to go on. I want him to be proud of me, and I want to be a good example for our 13 year old daughter, Mia.” Isn’t that just the sweetest. That is a good testament to her attitude and approach she takes to this sport.

Also, this is good for us to thing about, a great racing tip she offers, ” I will say what my Uncle always says, “If you can’t win, then make the person in front of you PUKE!” This is a keeper for sure!

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