Name: Josh Hadway
Favorite
thing about triathlon: I like the fitness you gain by
training in three sports.
Favorite
race: Spokane River Run, or Black Diamond.
Top
workout: 18-20 mile trail runs once a week.
Preferred training toy: My Bike!!
Eats:
Pretty much anything.
Hobbies:
Photography, Rock climbing, cooking, playing piano, Mountain
biking, and being at Priest Lake.
Career:
College student.
Why Tri-Fusion? Probably the nicest
most driven people I have ever met.
Name: Danielle Warnock
Favorite
thing about triathlon: Surviving the swim, hearing my family
cheer for me, and the sense of accomplishment when you cross
the finish line.
Favorite
race: Valley Girl is the only triathlon I've done so far,
but I love Race for the Cure too.
Top
workout: Going for a run through my neighborhood with music
in my ears and wind in my face.
Preferred training toy: My Ipod
Eats: I
love food in general and am always trying new recipes.
Desserts and good pizza are close to my hear.
Hobbies:
Cooking, baking, photography, and learning to golf.
Career:
mom to Kaleh and Gabby, wife, and freelance make-up artist.
Why Tri-Fusion? I knew someone on
Tri-Fusion and trained with her some last year, I was amazed
at her dedication to training and her involvement with
Tri-Fusion. When it came time to compete I was blown away by
the camaraderie between the members and the way they cheered
and encouraged each other, it made me want to be a part of
it all.
Name: Trevor Blackwell
Favorite
thing about triathlon: I love the challenges that it brings.
You have to be very disciplined and it shows when you are
not.
Favorite
race: Only done a couple but CDA Olympic so far.
Top
workout: Long trail runs at seven mile. My favorite is early
in the evening running my guts out on the river trail.
Preferred training toy: Probably my bike.
Eats: I
love spicy food but will eat just about anything.
Hobbies:
Golf, hanging with my wife and kids and watching football
with buddies.
Career:
Director of Operations for Twigs Bistro and 98twenty
Bistro/Lounge.
Why Tri-Fusion? A great group of
people that are always so supportive and have such a
positive attitude all the time.
Name: Jayne Anderson
Favorite
thing about triathlon: Variety of the sport.
Favorite
race: Ironman CDA
Top
workout: I love riding the IM course thru Hayden.
Preferred training toy: My QR bike and finis swim MP3.
Eats:
Quesadillas.
Hobbies:
Triathlon, Mountain Biking, Scuba, Snow ski, H2O ski and
other H2O sports, surfing, travel, dabbling in photography.
I'd pretty much try anything at least once.
Career:
Dental assistant.
Why Tri-Fusion? Love meeting such
awesome people to hang and train with. Triathletes, are
pretty fun friendly people who enjoy a healthy active
lifestyle.
Name: Suzanne Bantilan
Favorite
thing about triathlon: The feeling when you see that finish
line.
Favorite
race: So far, Wunder Woman
Top
workout: Any workout where I have the time to do a brick is
a great workout.
Preferred training toy: I don't have a preferred toy.
Eats: I
love to eat. I have a preference for desserts but it is my
kryptonite.
Hobbies:
I love to bake and learn new things.
Career:
I am a teacher shaping young minds:)
Why Tri-Fusion? I needed to push
myself and surround myself with people who love the sport.
It has been a great choice.
Name: Laura Sicilia
Favorite
thing about triathlon: It gives me a goal for my workouts
and helps me push myself.
Favorite
race: All of them so far! I have only done three. They have
each challenged me in different ways.
Top
workout: Riding my bike around Newman Lake, then jumping in
for a swim to cool off.
Preferred training toy: Definitely my I-pod! I cannot
workout with out my tunes!
Eats:
Sushi, Mexican, Italian, and Thai. I love to eat.
Hobbies:
Going to the
lake in the summer with my family. Family vacations to
Sunriver, Oregon. Spending time with family and good
friends. Shopping with my girls.
Career:
Part-time Massage Therapist. Full-time mother of two
beautiful girls.
Why Tri-Fusion? I love the people I
have met and the common thread we all have.
Name: Dave Erickson
Favorite
thing about triathlon: It's you versus the course, it's you
versus you, it's you versus the guy in front of you or
behind you. It's a test of will. It's the lifestyle, the
health benefit and camaraderie with like-minded people. I
like the combination of three disciplines in one activity
and the physical versatility needed to be successful.
Favorite
race: So far it's been Ironman CDA followed closely by the
Moscow Sprint (finished first in my age group in '08)
Top
workout: Cycling/Running brick.
Preferred training toy: My Garmin watch. Its great for
keeping track of distance and average mile pace; it also has
a HRM.
Eats:
Sushi, Italian, Steak from my grill.
Hobbies:
Road trips, traveling outside the USA, Sporting events
(Chiefs, Shock, Indians), movies, photography...
Career:
Evening News Anchor at KXLY4
Why Tri-Fusion? Roger was the first
member I met but for the record I did meet Jessi in the pool
at Global Fitness before I knew who she was. Tri-Fusion
because Roger's personality and attitude represents
everything I look for in a social circle and team
atmosphere. Tri-Fusion is full of people just like that.
Name: Erica Ziemer
Favorite
thing about triathlon: The challenge of excelling in all
three events and on any given day a race can turn out many
different ways.
Favorite
race: Coeur d' Alene Olympic distance.
Top
workout: When the snow is falling lightly and there is 1-2
in new snow on the ground and going for a run.
Preferred training toy: My Ipod.
Eats: A
good steak dinner. In training-gels and perpetuem.
Hobbies:
Skiing, cooking, hiking and camping.
Career:
Registered nurse at Deaconess Medical Center.
Why Tri-Fusion? To meet and train
with people that have similar interests and goals.
Name: Craig Thorsen
Favorite
thing about triathlon: The like minded people all sharing in
a brethren of pain.
Favorite
race: Ironman Coeur d' Alene.
Top
workout: Long group ride.
Preferred training toy: MP3.
Eats:
Thai, seafood. Training and racing- Cliff Blocks, Powergel.
Hobbies:
Cooking, quality Northwest IPA's & the pursuit of sea run
rainbow trout on flies.
Career:
Early Morning Support Coach
Why Tri-Fusion? The family
atmosphere, camaraderie and the opportunity to give back to
a sport I love.
Name: Kathy Worden
Favorite
thing about triathlon: When the race is done. Nothing
compares to that feeling of accomplishment! I do also like
the training that leads up to it!
Favorite
race: Dublin, Ireland Marathon (even though it poured rain
the whole time)
Top
workout: My "therapy" runs with Jen. Long rides trying to
keep on Eric's wheel!!
Preferred training toy: Ipod
Eats:
Mexican (preferably in Arizona), homemade chips and salsa.
Hobbies:
Traveling with my hubby (outside of the US), rock climbing,
hanging with my girl Brynn.
Career:
Corporate Wellness Consultant, Health Education Program
Manager at FAFB.
Why Tri-Fusion? Amazing, amazing
people that push and support everyone at every ability
level!
Name: Lisa Dillon
Favorite
thing about triathlon: I am new to the sport, but I have
trained and raced alongside my daughters and husband, and it
is such a great way to spend quality time with the family.
Favorite
race: Chelan-Man, since it is the only tri I have done. And
the Las Vegas Marathon, because where else can you race
alongside Elvis?
Top
workout: Trail runs down the bluff.
Preferred training toy: My new HR monitor, I love
electronics, though I don't really know how to use them.
Eats:
Love Thai and Mexican and gotta have my coffee.
Hobbies:
My dogs, traveling, skiing, water sports, spending time with
my family.
Career:
Wife, Mom.
Why Tri-Fusion? It is a chance to
meet other people who have the same interests, and it is so
motivating to be around those who have accomplished so much.
Name: Eric Roche Byrd
Favorite
thing about triathlon: I search deep inside my heart on a
daily basis to find a "Favorite Thing". Maybe it is the
struggle to find a favorite thing that is my favorite thing?
Favorite
race: To be continued...
Top
workout: 12 oz curls after a long day toiling on the farm.
Preferred training toy: Tiffany.
Eats: I
seriously have dreams about D-Lish.
Hobbies:
Interpretive dance, eagle herding, trampoline basketball,
poor man carpentry, restoring antique jewelry, reading books
to blind children.
Career:
I compose documents outlining the terrible things people do.
I berate men, women and children daily. I tell random
strangers people's darkest secrets. I imprison people
against their will.
Why Tri-Fusion? I enjoy the shared
pain, struggle and triumph of a workout with others. In all
honestly I love how open and inviting everyone is, I love
being a member of a team of great people, and the
camaraderie is inspiring. Plus, Gregoose is really good at
"peer pressuring."
Name: Merissa Earls
Favorite
thing about triathlon: I haven't done a triathlon yet but
cant wait to do my first. I started a new job so my goal is
to do my first next season but who knows. I would love to do
one this year but getting time off at first will be
difficult.
Favorite
race: Don't have one yet, but I will eventually.
Top
workout: My top workout is or I should say my favorite
workout now is running along the river at Riverside State
Park.
Preferred training toy: My iPod shuffle. I never go running
without it and when I am spinning.
Eats: I
am a super picky eater but I love, love, love pasta. I also
really like chicken. My weaknesses are chips and salsa and
frozen yogurt.
Hobbies:
Working out of course. I love spending time with my
wonderful fiancé Nathan and hanging with my 4 best
girlfriends.
Career:
I work for the Spokane County Sheriff office.
Why Tri-Fusion? I am new to
triathlons and really needed encouragement from other
triathletes. Tri-Fusion has so many great members and that's
what makes Tri-Fusion so awesome. I am so excited to be a
part of it.
Name: Bryan R. Hopkins
Favorite
thing about triathlon: The complexity of multi sport
training is such a challenge with so many rewards. I love
learning where my limits are and finding out how to keep
pushing them.
Favorite
race: Ironman CDA... I HOPE!
Top
workout: Ride from Newport to the summit of 49 degrees north
and back. An amazing beautiful 75 mile ride along the Pend
Orielle river on Le Clerc road (oh and lots of climbing).
Preferred training toy: My Cervelo P2c
Eats:
Any Thai, Aloha Island Grill chicken rice bowl no lid extra
bowl of rice with lava sauce (aka buoy sauce).
Hobbies:
Getting beat by my kids at every Wii game and drinking
Starbucks with my wife:)
Career:
Software Engineer, Project Manager, Web application
developer.
Why Tri-Fusion? Everyone I have
talked to that belongs to the club talks about how fun the
people are to train and race with.
Name: Kim Campbell
Favorite
thing about triathlon: The feeling of accomplishment after
finishing a race and camaraderie.
Favorite
race: Ironman CDA
Top
workout: Long runs on the Centennial Trail or a loop on the
CDA Ironman bike course.
Preferred training toy: My iPod.
Eats:
Anything I want, especially pasta.
Hobbies:
Biking, running, swimming, fishing, or anything in the
outdoors with my husband.
Career:
Accountant
Why Tri-Fusion? The PEOPLE!
Name: Chris Weichman
Favorite
thing about triathlon: Swimming! Love that relaxing feeling.
Favorite
race: Ironman CDA
Top
workout: One with my best friend, my wife.
Preferred training toy: My mind. It can break just as easy
as a bike chain and be as flat as a tube all in the same
workout if you let it.
Eats: My
wife's cooking.
Hobbies:
Hiking, wakeboarding, snowboarding, fishing, hunting, scuba
diving, fixing things, spending time with my family, and now
being a triathlete.
Career:
Survival School Instructor, USAF.
Why Tri-Fusion? Opens up a wide
variety of possibilities for training, competitions, advice,
and like minded individuals striving to be their best all
the time!
Name: Abby Weichman
Favorite
thing about triathlon: Training for three different sports
at one time. I never get bored.
Favorite
race: Plunge, Pedal, Plod put on by the YMCA every year. It
was my first one a few years ago, and it got me hooked.
Top
workout: Riding from Fairchild AFB to the state line on a
Friday afternoon.
Preferred training toy: I am not into gadgets so give me a
good pair of running shoes and I am happy.
Eats: I
cannot live without peanut butter, bananas, and an ice cold
glass of milk. I also got hooked on snickers bars while
training for Ironman CDA.
Hobbies:
My husband, Chris, and I picked up Scrabble a while ago so
we have been playing that a lot lately. I like to read,
swim, and play with my kids.
Career:
I am a full time wife, mother of two and a half year old
twin girls (with another kiddo on the way), and a part time
military member in the Washington Air National Guard.
Why Tri-Fusion? I would like to
become a faster runner, stronger swimmer, and learn how to
kick some serious booty on the bike. As a member or
Tri-Fusion I can train with like minded people who enjoy the
sport as much as I do.
Name: Tammy Sue Johnson
Favorite
thing about triathlon: Triathlon is the first thing in my
life that I have done for myself. Not only has it changed my
physically and mentally, I have made some fantastic friends
in the process.
Favorite
race: All races I've completed and all the ones I've yet to
conquer.
Top
workout: Any workout that pushes me, gets my heart pounding
and leaves me dripping with sweat.
Preferred training toy: My bike and a beautiful day.
Eats:
Bora Bora bars, Hammer Gel, chocolate milk, bananas, apples
with peanut butter and Sharkies.
Hobbies:
What else is there besides family and swim, bike run?
Career:
Systems analyst.
Why Tri-Fusion? At IM CDA 2007 I
watched this group of people in red and white cheer each
athlete rigorously. When someone from their team came along,
it was clear they were a family. I decided "those are the
type of people I need to surround myself with to train." My
friend Jen helped me learn more about this great group of
people.
Name: Amanda Romey
Favorite
thing about triathlon: The great people that are a part of
this sport and the cross training. Learning how to swim has
been very humbling.
Favorite
race: Too new to know.
Top
workout: A good hard run but I am learning to like swimming
too.
Preferred training toy: I love my Garmin.
Eats:
Yes, I like to eat.
Hobbies:
Besides running, biking, and swimming...camping,
scrapbooking and anything that involves my three boys and my
husband.
Career:
Teacher
Why Tri-Fusion? Everyone is very
helpful and kind. I never though I would join a club but it
has been worth it.
Name: Mitch Whetzel
Favorite
thing about triathlon: Competing in three events that I
really enjoy: bike, run and...ok...one I'm learning to
enjoy...swim.
Favorite
race: I'm just getting back into this after a long absence
of mind, and am gradually improving, so I'd have to say
whatever my last event was.
Top
workout: Mt. Haleakala climb and winery ride in Maui
followed by a run on the beach.
Preferred training toy:
Eats:
Prime rib, great salads, thai food, peanut butter.
Hobbies:
Kayaking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, skiing,
snowshoeing, coaching wrestling, building furniture.
Career:
Residential Concrete Contractor.
Why Tri-Fusion? Invited by a
friend, great people and mostly on the north side of town.
Name: Russ Abrams
Favorite
thing about triathlon: The journey. Transforming my mind and
body has been incredible, nut nothing compares to meeting
all the great people involved.
Favorite
race: Coeur d' Alene Ironman
Top
workout: 1 mile swim, a hilly 30 mile bike (CDA tri course
plus), and a half-marathon paced 5 miles.
Preferred training toy: Deserted, cool 25 yard pool.
Eats:
I use Perpetuem for training and racing. My favorite meal in
general is grilled swordfish and rice with a salad, but I
also love a peanut butter sandwich cookies at Madeleine's
downtown.
Hobbies:
Mining, investing, and any sort of outdoor activity. I love
remote places with character...tops of mountains, deep in
caves, underwater reefs, etc.
Career:
Searching. I worked for 12 years as a finance manager for a
huge auto dealership, but left a couple years ago to develop
a startup (VertiSEL.com) with some colleagues. Growth
exploded, and now we find ourselves trying to keep up and
still fund everything.
Why Tri-Fusion? At a Metro party,
Berkely Phillips spontaneously came up to me and started
flipping me grief about being a triathlete. When I asked how
she knew I did triathlon, she told me her husband was just
like me. Through their friendship I have met so many great
people and when I came to the Tuesday night 5k's and saw how
great this club was, I wanted to be a part of it.
Name: Barb Richards
Favorite
thing about triathlon: I competed in my first triathlon
August 1st in Medical Lake. This being my first triathlon,
my only goal was to finish each part to the best of my
ability, without caring about time. this soon changed the
minute I heard that the average first time participant would
finish in 1hr 20 minutes prior to the race starting. Me, not
being one who likes to be average, made up my mind that I
would beat that time. I finished in 1hr 13 min... not bad
for a first timer. I would have to say that my most favorite
thing about competing in the triathlon was that I was
excited to do another one. Goals for next year, Valley Girl,
Medical Lake, and Wonder Woman.
Favorite
race:
I made a promise to myself last
year that I would get out and do something mentally or
physically challenging every month for 2009. With the
recruitment of a few friends and support of family. I
started the year in Deer Park with the Frostbite run. Feb
1st, I found myself, plus two, on top of Mt. Spokane for
Souper Bowl Sunday trekking around in snow shoes. The end of
Feb we were jumping into Medical Lake for our first Polar
Bear Plunge, BRRRR! March was a rainy 5 mile run for St
Patty's Day. In April we participated in the Only Fools Run
at Midnight and the Race for the Cure. May was the
Windermere 1/2 Marathon (looking forward to doing this run
again next year). In June, I was on the coast and ran my
first trail run, The Hot Foot Run, a 5k, placing 2nd in my
age group (YEA! my first running ribbon). July was a very
HOT HOT Cherry Pickers Trot. August 1st was the Medical Lake
Mini Triathlon and the Tri-Fusion Hot Summer Nights Series.
Sept. will be a 13 mile Sundae Sunday run. I don't have a
favorite race at this time as all the events prove to have
their own individual challenges and the year is not over
yet. Oct, Nov. and Dec are filling fast. Just a heads up, I
am once again recruiting for the Dec. Jingle Bell Run. This
will be Team Leon's 3rd year, all are welcome.
Top
workout:
My
girl friends and I have just been winging it through the
year, adding what we need to for each event. The only actual
schedule we stuck to was a 10 week training schedule prior
to the 1/2 marathon. The schedule made it easy because it
had mini goals along the way. I don't have a set workout, I
try to alternate cardio and weight training. This is an area
I am looking forward to some guidance from the group.
Preferred training toy: Having a training partner has been
an absolute life saver for me. My newest toy would be my
Ruby Elite Specialized bike, fun fun...I love to ride.
Eats:
While
I can count calories with the best, knowing what percentage
to eat and when to eat it is my biggest down fall. If there
is an easy formula or book out there some where please
share. I am, for the most part a healthy eater,(not a big
sweets fan). If I had a down fall, it would be that I don't
eat enough.
Hobbies:
Time
with family and friends, reading, biking, kayaking, music,
cooking, traveling, lying in the sun (yes, I know this is
bad for me), running, window shopping, zipping around town
on my scooter, x country skiing, snow shoeing, and
recruiting family and friends to walk, run, ride, or just
hang out.
Career:
ER
Nurse at Holy Family. LOVE IT!
Why Tri-Fusion?
The support given to
everyone during the Hot Summer Nights Series was awesome.
Always positive and encouraging. Belonging to a group is a
great motivator for me. Training tips and actual verbal
feedback will be wonderful. Reaching my goals, being able to
share them with others who have a similar interest and
hopefully helping others reach their goals. I am looking
forward to meeting new people, learning about new training
routes and routines.