Marcus Barton
Last login: 7/6/2008
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Competition Info

Started in 2004 - Competing since 2006 -
Started in 2000 - Competing since 2006 -
Started in 2000 - Competing since 2003 -
Started in 2004 - Competing since 2005 -
Started in 2006 - Competing since 2007 -
Started in 2006 - Competing since 2007 -
About Me
Age: 38 Location: WaxhawNC
Tags:
triathlon xterra

My 2008 Sponsors

 

 



Zoot Sports

 



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2008 Sponsors

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2008 Race Schedule

January 12 - Frosty 5K Race 1 of 3 Trail Race - Charlotte, North Carolina
February 2 - Frosty 5K Race 2 of 3 Trail Race - Charlotte, North Carolina
March 1 - Frosty 5K Race 3 of 3 Trail Race - Charlotte, North Carolina
April 26 - Xterra Fort Yargo Off-road Triathlon - Winder, Georgia
May 4 - Xterra Uhwarrie Off-road Triathlon - Troy, North Carolina
May 17 - Ramble Half Marathon Trail Run - Troy, North Carolina
June 8 - Xterra Southeast Championship Off-road Triathlon - Pelham, Alabama
July 13 - Xterra Vashon Island Off-road Triathlon - Seattle, Washington
August 3 - Xterra Panther Creek Off-road Triathlon - Morristown, Tennessee
August 23 - Springmid Splash 10k Trail Race - Spruce Pine, NC
September 13 - USNWC Off-road Triathlon - Charlotte, North Carolina
September 20 - Cane Creek Triathlon - Waxhaw, North Carolina
October 4 - Susan Komen Race for the Cure - Charlotte, North Carolina
December 6 - Run at the Rock 14 Mile Trail Run - Burlington, North Carolina

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Personal Q&A

What inspires you to compete?

My wife. Even though she has Mulitple Sclerosis, she still is one of the most physically fit people I know. She is such a motivator. She continues to train even though she faces a constant battle with this disease. She supports me and pushes me to race and strive to be better. She's my best friend, my buddy, my pitgirl, my gridgirl and my cheerleader. She's also my wife.

Some Personal Information About Me:

Several years ago, I was 40 pounds overweight and having serious health issues. After one-too-many visits to the doctor (a few involving CT scans), I vowed to change the way I was living and get into shape. I dropped the weight and have been very active in running, cycling ever since. Even though I am in better shape now then I was in the Air Force, I wanted to get better at the sports and in even better shape. Competing was the next logical step. This means pushing myself both physically and mentally.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

My schedule consists of: bike 2x/week, swim 2x/week, run 2x/week, and strength training 3x/week.

Event Results

May 17: Ramble Half Marathon Trail Run (7th out of 203) (1st Place in AG)
Offroad Half Marathon
Results

May 4: Xterra Uwharrie (17th out of 65) (1st Place in AG)
Offroad Tritahtlon
Results

April 26: Xterra Fort Yargo (30th out of 139) (8th Place in AG)
Offroad Tritahtlon
Results

March 1: Frosty 5k Series (13th out of 424) (1st Place in AG) (21:23)
5K Tail Race
Results

February 2: Frosty 5k Series (19th out of 294) (2nd Place in AG) (19:05)
5K Tail Race
Results

January 12: Frosty 5k Series (6th out of 250) (2nd Place in AG) (18:54)
5K Tail Race
Results

December 1: Fat Ass 50K Run (4th Place Overall) (4:56'16)
50K (31 Mile) Road Run Race
Results

December 1: Run at the Rock (23rd out of 222) (6th Place in AG)
14 Mile Trail Run Race
Results

October 28: Halloween 8k Trail Run
Lake Norman, Troutman, NC

October 6: Komen Charlotte Race for Cure (24th out of 1325) (1st Place in AG)
5k Road Race
Results

September 15: Goody Goes Global 5k (3rd Place Overall)
Last minute substitute for the whitewater run.
Results

September 15: Second Annual Whitewater Festival
10 Mile Trail Run. Canceled Due To RAIN 

August  25: Lake Norman Triathlon (Tentative)(on the Wait List)

August 18: Ramble Trail Half Marathon (7th Place Overall) (1st Place in AG)
Uhwarrie, Troy, NC
Results

July 27-28: 24 Hours of Booty
24 Hour Charity Ride to help fight Cancer

August 4: Go For Blood!
35 Mile Road Bike fundraiser for the American Red Cross

July 21: Summer Steamer 10k Trail Run (4th Place Overall) (1st Place in AG)
Lake Norman, Troutman, NC
Results

June 10: Xterra Southeast Triathlon, Sport Class (9th Place Overall) (2nd Place in AG)
750m Swim / 20k Moutain Bike / 5k Trail Run
Results

May 6: Uwharrie Xterra Triathlon, Sport Class (3rd Place Overall)
450m Swim / 12k Moutain Bike / 5k Trail Run
Results

April 27 - 29: MS Challenge Walk, 50 Miles
Charity Walk to help fight Multiple Sclerosis. 

March 17: Leprechaun Leap 5k, Clover, SC (2nd Place Overall)
5k Road Run
Results

 

Comments

Posted By: Michael Young
7/3/2008 2:01 AM
  "Happy Independence Day" 5*
Posted By: Johnnie McIntyre
6/26/2008 1:50 PM
  Marcus 5* for u....keep doing what your doing.
Posted By: Michael
6/23/2008 9:15 PM
  Just droping by to give ya five for my Friends!!Stop by say hi 5*s
ALT #23
Posted By: corey presnell
6/23/2008 8:27 PM
  thanks man five stars for you too!
Posted By: Royce Najbart
6/18/2008 11:37 AM
  hey marcus u good :P 5 stars!!!!

keep fuelin the fire
Posted By: warren ray
6/17/2008 6:12 AM
  5 scars bud sup ?
Posted By: Kalen Darling
6/14/2008 10:19 PM
  Hey! Thank you very much. I need to start updating my site! You deserve a 5.
Posted By: nolan kegley
6/11/2008 8:20 PM
  hey marcus just dropping by to give u 5*
Posted By: Michael
6/9/2008 6:05 PM
  Marcus stoped by to checked out ur vids great work keep it up buddy!!!
5*s to ya
ALT #23
Posted By: Eric Jourdain
6/9/2008 5:52 PM
  Hey Marcus !!! how is your season so far ??? Mine begins next weekend !

keep up the good work !

Eric
Posted By: Thomas Vest
6/9/2008 8:19 AM
  yo marcus. just stoping by 5***** to ya


peace-out
Posted By: Rickey Visinski
6/6/2008 6:15 AM
  Good luck in 'bama. 5*s
Posted By: Frank Parente
6/4/2008 7:45 AM
  Good luck Sunday at Xterra SE. Was trying to fit this one in the schedule but just could not make it happen, hopefully next year.
Posted By: john guzik
6/3/2008 8:56 AM
  man i checked out that vid. looks rough but fun. good luck this weekend. have fun.
Posted By: Scott Plunkett
6/3/2008 8:20 AM
  That looks crazy Marcus, I guess thats why I stick to quads. Good luck this weekend and kick some ass.
Posted By: David Farley
5/30/2008 7:19 PM
  Good luck Marcus on your upcoming event. Hope you get one of those Maui qualifying spots.
Posted By: Derek Gonzalez
5/29/2008 1:33 PM
  What’s up Marcus, Your profile still looking sick!….. 5 stars!! Kick some but on June 8th at the Xterra event. I’ve seen past events that were on TV….very intense…. How’s the training going? I guess 7th out of 203 answers that. Keep it up….

T/C
Derek
Posted By: Scott Gibson
5/27/2008 6:10 PM
  5*****s, Killer Profile with fantastic results.
Posted By: ERIC KALLMES
5/27/2008 12:24 PM
  keep up the hard work!!
Posted By: Lorin Noorda
5/26/2008 7:15 PM
  MARCUS GREAT JOB.