Mt. Pleasant Team Spotlight

The Mount Pleasant Ambassador Team.

	Adam Martin Occupation: Marketing, The Cason Group What got you in to “try”ing sports? Dad was an Olympic swimmer Favorite Post-Race Meal: Hammer Recoverite, banana, peanut butter Favorite Shoe: Saucony Sinister or Fastwitch Your Goal for 2011: Stay healthy, no injuries and help promote the sport When the going gets tough: Anyone up for Chick-Fil-A?
	Jason Andrews Occupation: Solution Architect (IT Consultant) What got you into "try"ing sports: Initially just getting fit and losing weight…then the challenge of Triathlon took over and I was addicted..From then each race became a new goal, from Sprint to Olympic to ½ Ironman. This year I have thrown my hat into the Iron distance by entering Ironman Florida. Favorite Post-Race Meal: Right afterwards nothing except recoverite, about 2 hours later nothing is better than a Poes Burger. Favorite Shoe: Zoots or Asics Your Goal for 2011: Complete Ironman Florida in November When the going gets tough...(finish the sentence): the tough get tri’ing (with a little help from the TrySports crew!)
	Alethea “E.C.” Setser Occupation: Educational Consultant, PBS TeacherLine What got you in to “try”ing sports? My dad ran marathons when I was little, and I grew up running with him. When TrySports opened right down the street, I became inspired by the staff to attempt a triathlon. Now I’m hooked! Favorite Post-Race Meal: McDonald’s French fries! Favorite Shoe: Saucony Triumph Your Goal for 2011: To finish first in my age group in a triathlon. When the going gets tough: smile! It’s hard to feel badly when you’re smiling.
	Brian L. Fancher Occupation: Program Manager What got you in to “try”ing sports? I have been a triathlete for 25 years, having first gotten into the sport after watching the TV coverage of the Hawaii Ironman. I did my first triathlon in 1985. I have completed over 200 triathlons and duathlons, 55 marathons, and countless shorter running and cycling events. Run, Bike, Swim is a way of life for me. One of the best parts of being part of the TrySports Ambassador Team is giving back to the sport through mentoring other athletes who are just beginning their multisport journeys. Favorite Post-Race Meal: My favorite post race meal is the Chili and big honkin’ stein of Keegan’s Mother’s Milk Ale served up at the American Zofingen Duathlon. There is no better way to celebrate completing 104 miles of suffering ! Favorite Shoe: After all these years, I still hold my 1982 Nike Internationalist most dearly. They were my first pair of real running shoes and I must have put 1000 miles on them before they completely fell apart. I am currently enjoying running in the Brooks Launch. Your Goal for 2010: I want to run sub 2:50 at the Kiawah Island Marathon and set a good base for attempting sub 2:40 in 2011. When the going gets tough: Press on. Your competitors are suffering more than you are!
	Guinn Garrett Occupation: Water Quality Program Manager What got you in to “try”ing sports? My dad. In 8th grade, he told me that he thought I had the competitive streak and endurance to run on the high school cross-country team. I took his advice, joined, and haven't stopped running since! Favorite Event to Race: 5K or 10K Favorite Post Race Meal: Brunch! Favorite Running Shoe: Brooks Launch or Mizuno Wave Rider Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: Running my PR for the 10K at the Charleston Bridge Run in 2010. Your goal for 2011? Break my 5K PR and have fun this racing season. When the going gets tough: Remember - you can handle it because you're tough too!
	Glenn Raus Occupation: Karate Instructor/Owner Japan Karate Institute Daniel Island What got you into "try"ing sports: Whim...and to lose a burgeoning spare tire! Favorite Post-Race Meal: Steak with all the trimmings Favorite Shoe: Asics Cumulus & Brooks Green Silence Your Goal for 2011: Complete Louisville IM in under 13 hours. When the going gets tough...(finish the sentence): embrace the moment, appreciate the experience and refrain from making excuses!
	Mike Zoltanski Occupation: Contractor and Merchant - Costco Wholesale What got you into "try"ing sports: At one point, post-college I found myself sitting on the couch just watching TV and snacking on junk food. My life then consisted of working, the occasional round of golf and lounging around the house. I realized that I didn't like what my life had become and I needed a change. I wanted to get outdoors and get active so, I bought a road bike. After a couple of years of just cycling I entered my first running race. It was the Turkey Trot 5K here in Charleston. Now, I didn't post a record breaking time or anything, but it felt great to get out there and GO! Feeling good about the accomplishment, I called up an old friend, Dave, who I knew was the active type and told him about my experience. He congratulated me, but then told me how he completed an Ironman triathlon earlier that year. Right then and there I was stoked. I decided that I would have to race one as well. I haven't done an Ironman yet, but I'm getting closer and closer. I've built up some very good triathlon experience. I still have much to learn and with the help of my friends at TrySports I know my Ironman dreams are going to be a reality in the not to distant future. Favorite post-race meal: a chicken sandwich and fries. I know I said, fries. You can spoil yourself once in awhile. Right? Favorite shoe: the Brooks Ravenna. Your Goal for 2011: to get much faster for the short course triathlons. When the going gets tough...(finish the sentence): the tough dig deep, finding their competitive spirit, and keep on pushing toward that finish line.n
	Howard Chalmers Occupation: Software Design Manager What got you into "try"ing sports: I realized that my kids were literally able to run circles around me, and I wanted them to grow up in an active family with the example of an active father. Favorite Post-Race Meal: Steak & Baked Potato; the Chicago cut at Gibson’s after the 2010 Chicago Marathon might have been the best (and most well-earned) steak of my life! Favorite Shoe: Saucony Progrid Guide Your Goal for 2011: Stay healthy; finish a 10k in under 1 hour When the going gets tough...(finish the sentence): Relax, trust your training, and recognize that it’s tough for everyone: pain is temporary; quitting is forever.
	Noah Moore Occupation: Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office What got you into "try"ing sports: I wanted lose weight and have an adventure with my family. Favorite Post-Race Meal: Anything from Starbucks! Favorite Shoe: Asics Kayano 17 Your Goal for 2011: Maintain my weight loss, run two 50k trail races, and run the New York City Marathon on my 41st birthday. When the going gets tough...(finish the sentence): the adventure is about to start!
	Diana Snyder Occupation: Student What got you into "try"ing sports: I have been into sports since I was born. I think I would have been kicked out of the family if I wasn’t into sports. Favorite Post-Race Meal: LPG burger and fries from the Long Point Grill Favorite Shoe: Saucony Fastwitch 5 Your Goal for 2011: Being awesome! When the going gets tough...(finish the sentence): Wait, what’s tough? I’m a runner and triathlete – “tough” is not in my vocabulary! In the words of one of my idols, Michael Jordan, "My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength."
	Suzanne House Occupation: Clinical Psychologist, Federal Bureau of Prisons What got you into "try"ing sports: Favorite Post-Race Meal: Anything that’s not nailed down! I only let myself drink real Coke when I race. Favorite Shoe: Brooks Defyance Your Goal for 2011: Recovering from a brain tumor. Get back in tip top shape, complete a half iron distance race this year, and start training for Ironman Lake Placid 2012. When the going gets tough...(finish the sentence): I remember God strengthens me!
	Siobhan Maize Occupation: Adjunct professor of psychology at the College of Charleston What got you in to “try”ing sports? After years of marathon training and racing my body was crying out for a change. I “tri-ed” triathlon about 4 years ago and have been hooked ever since. I love the variety and the new challenge of racing different disciplines and distances. I enjoy helping other people ‘try’ the sport as well! Favorite Post-Race Meal: pizza…er I mean a healthy recovery drink Favorite Shoe: Brooks adrenaline Your Goal for 2011: Stay healthy and finish my second ironman...in one piece When the going gets tough...(finish the sentence): suck it up, it’s all mental