How old are you?

60

Where do you live?

Merrick NY (NYC Metro)

What is your history with sports and athletics?

High School hockey player, track and cross country runner (captain of all three teams, leading scorer and points)

College Cross Country/Track (broke 32 minutes in 10k) and Club Hockey

HS Hockey Coach two years (Guy Herbert who became an NHL star was the goalie)

Ages 20-30, successful road racer, JPMorgan Corp Challenge winning co-Ed team, Boston Qualifier

No racing from age 31-50 due family obligations (4 children), but stayed in shape at the gym

Age ran marathon, qualified for Boston, built speed won 2017 5k for M55-59, #2 in 10k and #6 in 1500 at National Senior Games

Moved to Multisport in 2018 – 2 hour 15 minute in first Oly and won Age Group (NYC Tri)

Won the Northeast Regional in Age Group

Finished #2 in first Age Nationals in the Sprint Distance

Sidelined with broken foot in 2019, but Won Long Aquabike at the National Multi sport Championship, participated in the ITU worlds in the sprint distance (12th) and broke 2 hours 10 minutes in the Olympic distance and finished #3 overall in Key-west Tri 

Managed three races in Covid-shorted season, including a 4 hour 15 minute 1/2 IM at Challenge North America

Focus is currently on 1/2 IM and IM distance

This year won 1/2 IM Florida Age Group by over 45 minutes

Won Age Group and Masters at Fort Worth Triathlon 2 hours 9 minutes to qualify for Edmonton Works

Had a set back this summer in a bike race accident. Suffered a collapsed lung and spent two days in the hospital. Came back and placed #4 in a competitive field at National Age Groups

Won Age Group and Masters at the Chicago Triathlon

What do you enjoy most about being an athlete?

Staying in shape
Having something positive to focus on
Longevity potential

Have you experienced any challenges or obstacles?

Two stress fractures (from high volume running, which pushed me to Multisport)
Broken foot
Bike accident collapsed lung
Mouth infection from Lake Michigan water

There is always something to battle through!

Has your participation helped you overcome any major life obstacles?

Generally, yes. Positive results have given me confidence.

What is your “why?”

Health for the long term as I near retiring from a 35 year career in professional services to enjoy a healthy and youthful retirement with spouse, children, grand children and friends.

What is your favorite training equipment?

Cervelo P5 disc 2020
Trek Emonda 2021

Do you have a favorite race or event?

Ironman 70.3. It’s just the right distance. 

What’s next?

Next up is 70.3 worlds in St George, UT – a huge race for me

Full IM in Portugal in October

Goals

ITU Oly qualification (done)
Oly Age Group Podium (missed, placed #4)
70.3 worlds qualification (done)
70.3 worlds podium tbd
Kona qualification. tbd

Challenges

Time to train
Volume of training
Swimming skills

Strength
Bike speed
Run speed (for age)

Do you have any advice for someone interested in getting started?

Get a training plan
Train first thing in the AM
Leverage the Multisport community