Wilmington Staff Spotlight

**Meet Your TrySports Wilmington Staff.**

A talented group of chill, beach-going, "loop"-runnin', animal-lovin' swimmers, cyclists, and runners who are experts at cycling through a headwind, running in heavy heat, and avoiding Jellyfish stings when swimming open water!

	Adam Rose Wilmington Store Manager Joined TrySports: August 2008 Favorite Race or Event: 2008 Beach2Battleship 140.6... my first full iron distance tri! Favorite Post Race Meal: Usually just about anything at the finish line table and a tall, cold glass of recoverite. Favorite Running Shoe: the ones that I PR in ;) .....but for now its the mizuno rider and the newton gravity Most Memorable Moment/Achievement: My most memorable moment would go along with my favorite event, the B2B 140.6. What a crazy experience...I loved the race being in Wilmington and being able to experience it with friends and family. So surreal at the finish line, I just really couldn't believe what I had done, and that I had finished! Best part about working at TrySports: Meeting new people/beginner athletes and getting them stoked on racing, running, training, triathlon, and TrySports!
	Kurt Vanscoy Bike Mechanic and Extraordinary Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: April 2011 Favorite race or event: UNC Wellness--cause it's a fast ride and I love running up hills. Favorite Shoe: The Brooks Pure Connect, hands down! Favorite Post race meal: Chik-fil-A sandwich Most memorable moment or Achievement: Going from 240lbs to 170lbs, using only healthy diet and exercise, no drugs, no surgery! Best part about working at TrySports: Getting paid to do something that I really love, being the "bike guy!"
	Frances Atkins Extraordinary Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: 2009 Favorite Race or Event: 26.2 Our Quintiles Marathon was great, because I saw so many people I knew running, and in the cheering crowd. Favorite Post Race Meal: Sweet Potato Pancakes Favorite Running Shoe: Brooks Launch is rocking my world right now. Favorite Running Partner: My five pound pomeranian is speedy, and she makes a great bodyguard. Favorite Running Music: The heavier the metal, the better. m/ Hatebreed, Lamb of God, Slayer, Gojira, and Gollum are some personal faves! Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: I qualified for Boston at the NYC Marathon in 2009! It was especially gratifying, because the pace setter I ran with told me it would be really difficult to qualify. He told me not to get my hopes up, since it was only my second marathon. I ran ahead of him right at the very end, just as I qualified! If you believe in yourself, you certainly can achieve!! I also hiked to the top of Kilimanjaro in 2006. The last eight-hour ascent was the most grueling part for me, but ultimately led to a physical/mental accomplishment, as we spent hours doing switchbacks in high altitudes. Anytime I have a long run or long distance race coming up I can now think "At least I'm not trying to get to the top of Kilimanjaro." Thank goodness! Best part about working at TrySports: There are so many great things about working at TrySports! I really enjoy working with our customers and seeing them complete their goals. I am always really proud of them!
	Lou Galli Part-time ExtraordinaryMember Help Executive Joined TrySports: October 2008 Favorite Race or Event: Wrightsville Beach YMCA Triathlon Favorite Post Race Meal: Accelerade & Bananna Favorite Running Shoe: Asics 2140 Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: Revolution 3 Half Ironman, June 09 Best part of working for TrySports: Helping folks learn about the sport, and find opportunity to start a new life of believing, and achieving their goals.
	Faye Fay Part-time Walk2Run Coach and Extraordinary Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: July 2010. Favorite Pre/Post Race Meal: My favorite pre race food is a pb & j. After a long run or race, I love greek yogurt with almonds, macademia nuts and blueberrries. Favorite Running Shoe: My favorite running shoe right now is the Brooks Green Silence. Most Memorable Moment/Achievement: My most memorable athletic achievement was training for & finishing my first half marathon. I signed up for the Inaugural Battleship Half Marathon in Wilmington with my step-mom.... I was a new runner and had no idea how to train for a long race. With her help, and occasionally pushing a double jogging stroller with my two little sisters in tow, I gradually increased my weekly miles and long runs until race day. It was such a feeling of accomplishment not only to cross the finish line, but also to complete each daily run. The discpline impacted every aspect of my life. Increasing my weekly mileage also greatly improved my fitness level and ability to run! It felt like I finally became a 'runner' and began to enjoy the benefits of all the road time. This still motivates me while training today, 13 years and 3 children later! Best Part About Working for TrySports: Running with the Walk2Run Group is definitely my favorite thing about working @ TrySports. It is so great to watch the progress of all the participants, especially when they complete their first 5k...What an inspiration!!
	Heather Magill Part-time Marketing and Extraordinary Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: February 2011 Favorite Race or Event: I enjoy every distance from 5k to half marathon…hoping to add the marathon to that list soon! Favorite Post race meal: Carbs! And of course recoverite or heed…always thinking ahead to get ready for the next workout. Most memorable moment or Achievement: Currently my biggest achievement is running a half marathon PR after my 30th birthday (thought all my PRs were behind me in my 20s) Best part about working at TrySports: Working with awesome people that share my passion for health and wellness through sport. Meeting new people in this great community of Wilmington that want to get out and be active while achieving their goals.
	Eric Torrey Part-time Extraordinary Member Help Executive Joined Trysports: May 2011 Favorite race: Cherry Blossum 10 miler. The cherry blossum trees were a perfect back drop to run around all those monuments and history. Favorite post race meal: Banana, strawberry, koshi crunch, and chocolate milk Favorite shoes: Mizuno Ronin- These mean it's race day and that's why we train so hard every other day of the week. Most memorable moment: Completing my first triathlon, White Lake Sprint. Best part about working at Trysports: Helping people that have an interest in their own health whether its walking/running, biking, swimming or whatever they choose.
	Juliane Young Part-time ExtraordinaryMember Help Executive Joined Trysports : April 2011 Favorite Race or Event: Collegiate Nationals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I had a great time racing and hanging out with all the other college triathlon clubs in the country. Favorite Post Race Meal: PB&J or a smoothie. Most Memorable Moment/Achievement: Completing my first marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon. Favorite Running Partner: All of my friends from the UNCW Triathlon club. Best part about working at TrySports: Meeting athletes of all levels, and helping people new to running and triathlons achieve their goals!

To set up an appointment with any one of these staff members, call the TrySports Wilmington store directly, or send an email to the Wilmington store here.