How I got started

I bought a bike after finishing college for fitness. Eventually I got into road cycling and following racing on tv and in magazines. I was encouraged to start racing by friends and Pro Pedals bike shop in 2003. In 2004 I decided to switch my training up to add running. I did my first duathlon in may 2004 and was hooked. Since then I have moved to USCF Category 3 racing class in 2005, was named to the USAT All Regional Team in 2006 for the 30-34 age group and have won my age group for the USAT Mid-Atlantic Series in 2005, & 2007 and was 2nd overall in the series in 2007 .  Most importantly I have met alot of great people and made many friends.

Goals for the Future

Win My Age Group in the 2009 USAT Mid Atlantic Duathlon Series for a 3rd time.

Be named to the USAT all regional team for the 35-39 Age Group in the Mid-Atlantic

Upgrade to USCF Category 2     

Describe your style...

My style? just down to earth I guess. Theres no need to make more enemy`s than friends, and I`ve never had to look over my shoulder. As far as racing goes, the aggressive side comes out, but in a good way.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

Right now I am training 6 days a week for a toal of 10-18 hours. My traing is split of of 50/50 running and cycling. Within that time frame I also do strength and core work twice a week.

Music?

I`ll listen to just about anything. But, my heart still goes back to my roots growing up with punk rock and rock n roll. I`m also a huge fan of ska music, mostly rock steady and jamaican ska.

Why do you compete?

I love to compete with the old saying in mind" It`s not the kill but the thrill of the hunt". The whole training process, feeling myself get stronger as the season approaches and marking down improvements in my performance insipre me. I love the seriousness in the air on race day as well as the sense of fun and sportsmanship. I also love all of the wonderful people I meet along the way and I always make at least one friend at every event. Everyone is there to win, but when it`s all said and done, everyone is there also because they love the sport and the sense of accomplishment that comes with it.

Highlights of 2005
4/11/05- By the Bay Duathlon, Manahawkin NJ - 2nd Age 30-34 (5th Overall)
5/22/05 - Pine Barrens Duathlon, Atsion, NJ - 1st Age 30-34 (5th Overall)
6/11/05- Thundergust Duathlon, Pittsgrove NJ - 2nd Age 30-34 (10th Overall)
7/23/05 - Sunset Sprint Duathlon, Bridgeton NJ - 2nd Age 30-34
9/10/05 - Pine Barrens Fall Duathlon, Atsion NJ - 1st Age 30-34 (6th Overall)
9/18/05 - Fox Run Duathlon, Bear DE - 1st Age 30-34
10/9/05 - Cape Henlopen Duathlon, Lewes DE - 1st age 30-34
7/31/05 ? Blackwater Traverse Duathlon, Cambridge MD ? 6th Age 30-34 (27/153)

2005 MID-ATLANTIC ALL REGIONAL TEAM
2005 USAT Mid-Atlantic Ranking Duathlon Age 30-34 - 2nd
2005 USAT Mid Atlantic Ranking Duathlon Overall Male - 10th
2005 Mid Atlantic Duathlon Grand Prix Series - 2nd Overall age 30-34
2005 Mid Atlantic Multi- Sport Series - 3rd Overall Age 30-34 (3 /114)
2005 MId Atlantic Multi Sport Series Overall Male - 18th (18/848)

Highlights of 2004
6/12/2004 - Thundergust Triathlon & Duathlon - Pittsgrove NJ - USAT - 3rd Place, Male Age 30 - 34 Duathlon
7/24/2004 - Sunset Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon - Bridgeton NJ - USAT - 3rd Place, Male Age 30-34 Duathlon
8/15/2004 - Lums Pond Triathlon & Duathlon - Bear DE - USAT - 2nd Place, Male Age 30-34 Duathlon
9/26/2004 - By the Bay Duathlon - Manahawkin NJ - 3rd Place, Male Age 30-34 (12th overall)
10/3/2004 Great Pumpkin Duathlon - Mays Landing NJ - 1st Place, Male Age 30-34 (6th Overall)
10/10/2004 - Cape Henlopen Triathlon & Duathlon - Lewes DE - USAT - 2nd Place, Male Age 30-34 (12th Overall)

2004 USAT Mid-Atlantic Ranking Duathlon Age 30-34 ? 6th
2004 USAT Mid Atlantic Ranking Duathlon Overall Male - 29th
2004 Mid Atlantic Multi- Sport Series ? 48th Overall Age 30-34 (48/113)
2004 MId Atlantic Multi Sport Series Overall Male ? 146th (146/619)
2004 USAT Age Group Ranking Age 30-34 / Duathlon: 43/149

Bicycle Race Highlights 2004
6/27/2004 - Velocity Grand Prix Criterium - 10th Place Cat 4
7/17/2004 : Strasburg RR, Cat 2,3 & 4, Strasburg PA - 10th Place Cat 2,3,4
8/08/2004 - NJ State Team Time Trial - Senior Men 80Km - 2nd Place
9/11/2003 - Tour of Historic Marietta, Lancaster PA, Cat 4 - 9th Place Cat3/4
9/12/2004 - NJ State Team Challenge - 2nd Place, Senior Men


Highlights of 2003
4/6/2003 - Ronde Van Mullica, Mullica Twp., NJ - 7th Place Cat 4/5 Race
5/18/2003 - NJ State RR Championships, Batsto NJ - 8th Place Cat 4/5
6/1/2003 - NJ State TT Championships - 7th Place (30+ Category)
7/20/2003 - Mays Landing Criterium, Mays Landing NJ - 2nd Place Cat 4/5
8/24/2003 - NJ State Criterium Championships, Marlton NJ - 10 Place Ca 4
2nd Overall, 2003 NJ State Time Trial Cup, Eddy Mercx category