Axt, Iwan

Occupation: Engineer / Renaissance Man

Where I’m from: Born and raised in NYC.  Upper west-sider for the last 10 years.

My focus race is: IMLP

My race goal(s): Hmm...to beat Dooley by a lot!  Competition will keep me hungry.

Why this race: Third time's the charm.  IMLP05: Broken chain at mile 22, inexperienced, newbie, 13-hour finish, unfinished business. IMLP06: Sub-12, great race, satisfied. Ross,"That was not your best Ironman." (?!)

My power phrase: "Hoka Hai!" (Lakota Sioux) or translated from Klingon, "Today is a good day to die!"

Ball, Dennis

Occupation: Dog Walker/Student

Where I’m from: I'm from Marble, CO and currently live in NYC

My focus race is: Iroman Lake Placid

My race goal(s): My goals have changed all year long so to finish would be good, but under 11 hours would be even better.

Why this race: No special reason other than I have a passion for endurance sports.

Betsold, Amanda

Occupation: Online Advertising

Where I’m from: Originally from Virginia, I now officially live in Park Slope...when not staying at every other TriLifer's apartment.

My focus race is: Ironman Lake Placid (thanks for the birthday "gift" NA sports!).

My race goal(s): 1) To put one foot in front of the other until I can call myself an Ironman. 2) Time goal TBD. 3) To waste lots of calories smiling and cheering for my teammates.

Why this race: Because it's there.  To push myself to limits I only dreamed possible.  To hang out with people just as nuts as I am.

My power phrase: Yesterday you said tomorrow.  Just do it.

Borenstein, Abe aka Abe-e-baby

Occupation: Managing Director Sales, First Republic Securities

Where I’m from: HARD CORE BROOKLYNITE, until 28 years ago when I immagrated to NYC.

My focus race is: IRONMAN LAKE PLACID

My race goal(s): 1.Finish 2.Faster than my last Ironman 3.Finish in under 12:30.

Why this race: Logically- to defy the logic of doing it. Illogically- because I need to prove that I can still do this race even if only to survive Trilife training to get there???

My power phrase: GO ABE-E-BABY GO! DO IT! YOU'RE DOIN' IT!

Bowes, Kristen (a.k.a. KB)

Occupation: Attorney (for CUNY)

Where I’m from: Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

My focus race is: Lake Placid Ironman

My race goal(s): To knock a measly 4 minutes off of my race time from last year, to put me under 12 hours. Hope to do better in all 3 events (swim, bike, run).

Why this race: Need to do redeem myself for last year's marathon during IM and if I do, I promise (to my very patient husband), that I will never, ever do this again!!

My power phrase: "Success is my only mother f*n option, failure's not." --Eminen."

Carpenter, Constance

Occupation: Computer Consultant

Where I’m from: Originally from Canton, CT, now Manhattan

My focus race is: Ironman Lake Placid

My race goal(s): To cross the finish line with dignity.

Why this race: "It is never too late to be what you might have been."  - George Eliot

My power phrase: Rumble, Girl, RUMBLE!

Cerfolio, Nina / Doctor Nina

Occupation: Medical doctor, professor - teach NYU residents and medical students.

Where I’m from: Paterson and then franklin lakes,NJ.

My focus race is: IM LP

My race goal(s): To have fun doing what i love and meet like minded souls.

Why this race: To allow myself the experience.

My power phrase: All i need is within me now- Bhagavati.

Clark, Philip

Occupation: I'm a fellow with the Coro Fellows in Public Affairs Program, a post-graduate civic leadership and public affairs fellowship.

Where I’m from: I'm originally from Portland Oregon, though I am happy to currently call West Harlem my home.

My focus race is: Lake Placid 2008

My race goal(s): I'd like to finish in the top 10% of my age group.

Why this race: IM is a calling. I do it because to not do it would mean not pushing myself to the limit.

My power phrase: I don't have a power phrase. I think positively and ambitiously about all aspects of my life. However, if I'm really struggling up a hill on my bike, I count pedal strokes.

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Hehre, Courtney

Occupation: Finance Stuff

Where I’m from: The Tri-State area. Currently living on the UES.

My focus race is: IMLP

My race goal(s): To finish and live to tell about it...

Why this race: To push myself beyond limits I once deemed unimaginable, unattainable, and undeniably ludicrous! Oh yeah, and b/c it’s the weekend of my 30th birthday…what a way to ring in my 30’s.  So, hopefully, my goal of living through this will play out ;-)

My power phrase: I don’t really have one, but I’ve gotten really good at counting to 4!  1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, repeat.

Hewett, Lynne - nickname Vegemite or Veggeee

Occupation: Emergency Room Nurse

Where I’m from: Grew up on a 10,000 ache property near small town called Eugowra- New South Wales Australia, now live in Manhattan (temporarily till I go back home).

My focus race is: The one I'll disclose... Lake Placid IM

My race goal(s): I havent figured that out yet.

Why this race: After completing 5 Ironmans with minimal training, I'm curious to see what I can do when I actually train- also love the countryside around Lake Placid which makes it tolerable to spend such along day competing in a race.

My power phrase: Success is knowing that if today were your last day on earth you could leave without Regret.  S.Breathnach

Hidalgo, Erica

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Philip Kent Kiracofe (Sir Edmund)

Occupation: Adventure Capitalist

Where I’m from: Raised in Tallahassee, FL. Have lived in NYC since 1994, and currently reside in Midtown West, at the team TriLates studio.

My focus race is: IronMan Lake Placid 2008

Why this race: I had no plans for that weekend, and I heard that this was a nice way to get out and see the countryside.

My power phrase: There is no spoon.

Kutler, Allyson

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Lake, Jacqueline ( JAC )

Occupation: Personal Fitness Trainer

Where I’m from: Melbourne, Australia. I have lived in Manhattan for 18 years and am now a dual citizen.

My focus race is: Ironman Zurich July 13 2008

My race goal(s): They have changed from just finishing without injury to finishing in under 14 hours.

Why this race: I am competing in this Ironman to raise money for the Cindy Lynn Sherwin Memorial Foundation. I told Cindy I would never do an Ironman but would be there to cheer her on. Now I know she is with me during training and will push me on race day.

My power phrase: I have two. Never say Never. Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change - Wayne Dyer

Leivent, Jacob

Occupation: Student

Where I’m from: From Great Neck NY.  Live in NYC.

My focus race is: Lake Placid 08.

My race goal(s): Finish with dignity.

Why this race: To push myself to the limit.

Lo, Cynthia

Occupation: Construction inspector for the 2nd Ave Subway

Where I’m from: Born and raised in Hong Kong. Lived there for 14 years, then moved to the Bay Area and Upstate NY for school and work. Now I live on the UWS and the 2nd Ave Subway construction site.

My focus race is: Lake Placid Ironman 2008

My race goal(s): Push myself to the limit, to give everything I have got.

Why this race: I enjoy the solitude and challenges that come with longer races. I want to find out how the training will change me physically and emotionally.

My power phrase: Trust yourself, breathe fully, be present.

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Maloy, Heather

Occupation: Hedge Fund

Where I’m from: Murray Hill. Originally from Fort Lauderdale. Made my way to NYC after NC, TN, OR & CO (I had a bit of the travel bug.)

My focus race is: Ironman USA 2008

My race goal(s): Finish. Maybe, just maybe, finish before the sun sets?

Why this race: Because I wasn't sure I could....

My power phrase: Which one? 1-2-3-4. I am a machine. A mix of Eminem lyrics, showtunes and summer camp songs. Hey, sometimes it CAN be fun to be fun!

Maxfield, Clyde (Jim)

Occupation: Hedge Fund

Where I’m from: Originally from Philadelphia and am currently living in lower Manhattan.

My focus race is: Ironman Lake Placid (am also doing St. Croix and Eagleman).

My race goal(s): Improve upon my race performance from last year and hopefully apply what I have learned.  That said, something with a 10 handle on the front would be nice.

Why this race: To settle the score with my placid demons.

My power phrase: Push your limits.

McClean, Wendy-Lynn

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Miller, Nathan

Occupation: Financial Analyst

Where I’m from: Washington DC, Georgia, Washington, California, Maryland, New York, Connecticut.

My focus race is: Ironman Lake Placid

My race goal(s): Improved bike time.

Why this race: Social aspects / So I can eat junk food.

My power phrase: Never say you can't.

Morgan, Katie

Occupation: Human Resources Director

Where I’m from: I was born in Ohio but my father's work took my family to Maryland, Texas and Pennsylvania where my family resides now. I currently live in Midtown Manhattan on the east side.

My focus race is: Lake Placid Ironman 2008

My race goal(s): I want to cross the finish line with a sense of satisfaction that I performed to the best of my ability and gave it everything I’ve got.

Why this race: My ironman journey is about me accomplishing something for me and the emotional and personal growth my pursuit to become an ironman brings me.

My power phrase: Don't lose the FOCUS!

Myers, Susan

Occupation: I run the NY office of the UN Foundation.

Where I’m from: I grew up in Ohio and currently live in Manhattan.

My focus race is: Ironman Lake Placid

My race goal(s): They continue to change throughout the season based on how I'm feeling but currently 1) finish 2) look strong for as long as possible.

Why this race: I just got into triathlons the past 2 years and love the challenge of 3 sports and everything they involve, so I figured it was appropriate to take on the Ironman challenge.

My power phrase: "Dig deep" (in workouts) and on race day, "bring it on!"

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Schorr, Gil

Occupation: Investment Management

Where I’m from: New Jersey. Live Now: NYC.

My focus race is: Ironman Lake Placid

My race goal(s): To feel proud of my effort and know that I worked as hard as I could.

Why this race: To challenge myself and enjoy the experience.

My power phrase: This question is too silly to answer.

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Strobridge, Parks

Occupation: Equity Sales Trader

Where I’m from: I am fron Strong Island, NY and currently reside on the UES of Manhattan were I have lived for the last 10 years.

My focus race is: I am training for the Lake Placid Ironman.

My race goal(s): 1) Finish 2) Go sub 10:45 3) Have fun

Why this race: This is my second go at the LPIM.  I had a great time doing the race in '06 and now I want to see how well I can do with some formal training.

My power phrase: Anything is Possible, but you have to believe and you have to fight-LA.

Weiss, Bill

Occupation: Art Director

Where I’m from: I'm originally from Philadelphia but I live in the East Village at the moment.

My focus race is: Ironman Lake Placid

My race goal(s): If I'm not laying on the bottom of Mirror Lake then I hope to make up a lot of time on the bike and run. It's my first Ironman, so time goals will be determined later, but I plan to give 'em hell.

Why this race: An accident a while ago resulting in a complete redirection of life. It was a very long time of withstanding things I could not do that led me to challenge myself to something I know I can.

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Williams, Anne

Occupation: Equity Sales

Where I’m from: Born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and currently live on the UES of Manhattan

My focus race is: 2008 Ironman Lake Placid

My race goal(s): To finish...stronger than I start...smiling! But yes, I'm sure a few times goals will formulate soon enough...

Why this race: Because I never want to wonder if I could!

My power phrase: TBD