Team Running Free Alumni

Member Since: 2007

Occupation: Subsystem Design Engineer - Automotive Industry

Home: Oshawa

About Me: Born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago for ¬Ω my life. Played soccer, field hockey and practiced martial arts until stumbling onto road running and triathlons a few years ago. Tried my first sprint triathlon in 2003 and have been going faster and further since. I am married to an understanding wife that puts up with my crazy schedule and the greatest baby boy who has put my life into perspective. Regarding the crazy schedule, I am finishing up my masters of business administration part-time, working full time, new baby and trying to fit in the tri training‚Ķdefinitely challenging!

Sports: Running and triathlons

Athletic Goals: 1. Stay injury free… ITB and hamstring injuries have created bumps in the road and hopefully they are behind me.

My most catastrophic racing experience was: Not catastrophic…but large learning opportunity.

My most memorable racing experience was: Finishing my 1st Half Iron Distance race in Ottawa in 5hrs 25min. I was overwhelmed and nervous at the start with emotion as many months of training culminated to this moment, for a race distance that I never tried. The swim started a bit rough and the negative thoughts came rushing in. I just kept positive thoughts in my head all race and stuck to my race plan. I came out of the water faster than I expected, bike was faster than expected and the run was exactly to plan.

Favourite Racing Gear: Shoes - Ascics Kayano (Great support and cushioning), my Nathan 4 speed belt, CW-X pro shorts and Sugoi tri top. The Running Free team windbreaker is GREAT. Extremely light with lots of room

Favourite Race: Barrie Sprint Triathlon

Favourite Race Food: GU and GU2O primarily during training and races and Exdurox R4 for hard post workouts.