Arnold, Erin

Occupation: Corporate Communications Specialist

Where I’m from: I’m from: I'm an Air Force brat, but I grew up mostly in the South (Hey y'all!) and I currently reside in Manhattan

My focus race is: St. Croix 70.3

My race goal(s): Conquer the Beast!

Why this race: Even though it's a tough course, it's in the Virgin Islands! How is that a bad thing?! And I do love a challenge :)

My power phrase: The faster you keep going, the faster you'll reach the finish line.

Blanch, Ken

Occupation: Bean Counter

Where I’m from: The Jerzeey Shore - not the guido part

My focus race is: St Croix

My race goal(s): Finish, not go to the medical tent and get a great tan

Why this race: The infamous "MBM" talked me into it while I was intoxicated

My power phrase: That which does not kill us only makes us stronger

Boas, Rochelle

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Bowes, Kristen

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Carpenter, Connie

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Cioaca, Dan

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Dean, Steve

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Desloges, J.D.

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Donaghy, Maureen

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Eisen, Leslie

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Eisen, Seth

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Farrell, Mike

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Fenice, Michele

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Fineman, Matt

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Finn, Kristine

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Gelman, Josh

Occupation: Television News Producer

Where I’m from: NYC

My focus race is: Timberman

My race goal(s): Smile more.

Why this race: Who doesn’t want to race in New Hampshire?

My power phrase: 50 is the new 30.

Gratix, Whitney

Occupation: Fixed Income Institutional Sales

Where I’m from: Annapolis, MD

My focus race is: Timberman 70.3

My race goal(s): don't stress about the things I can't control, stay focused on the things I can

Why this race: must be a TriLife favorite for a reason

My power phrase: "Pain. Love it, hate it, get angry at it. Breathe it with every breath, feel it with every step and use it. It lets you know you are still alive, more alive than most people will ever be in their whole lives."

Hidalgo, Erica

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Hoffman, Matt

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Hoffman, Todd

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Horvilleur, Valerie

Occupation: Corporate Social Responsibility

Where I’m from: Baton Rouge, LA but I like to think of myself as a New Yorker now!

My focus race is: NOLA 70.3 and Timberman

My race goal(s): NOLA = to cross that finish line smiling and running. My first triathlon! Timberman = crank out a great time and have a blast doing it with my team!

Why this race: Chose NOLA because it's my home and it was the inaugural race! Great way to kickoff my tri addiction. Timberman is a great team race and a challenge. I want to push myself to the limit.

My power phrase: Shake & Bake

Iglesias, Tamara

Occupation: Lifestyle Consultant

Where I’m from: Good ol'dirty Jerz

My focus race is: St. Croix

My race goal(s): To heal my injury and race with a smile on my face!

Why this race: Because it's on an island, I can't escape...

My power phrase: Smile & laugh, it makes it all easier!

Kaishap, Punit

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Kasmally, Arnel

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Kutler, Allyson

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Landis, Maggie

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Where I’m from: New York City USA

My focus race is: Timberman

My race goal(s): To find the sweet spot of the universe

Why this race: New Hampshire is beautiful and it beats being in the hot city

My power phrase: Loving what is & I have many skills

Mardis, Cat

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McKenna, Sean

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Milone, Matt

Occupation: Singer of Sentimental Ballads, Soft Shoe Dancer, Riverboat Gambler and last of the Big Time Spenders

Where I’m from: Queens, NY (OZPK)

My focus race is: Rhode Island

My race goal(s): To throw my IT Band over the line before Ken Blanch

Why this race: To race with my friends and I have always been drawn to the state of Rhode Island

My power phrase: You're not in the pool anymore

Montieth, Michelle

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Perley, Joyce

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Ricci, Ryan

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Scagnelli, Melissa

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Soares, Andre

Occupation: INSTITUTIONAL SALES TRADER

Where I’m from: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

My focus race is: FLORIDA AND TIMBERMAN

My race goal(s): FINISH FEELING WELL, PROUD AND STRONG

Why this race: GOOD VIBE

My power phrase: CALM SEAS NEVER MADE SKILLFUL SAILORS

Turco, Jonscott

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Vogenthaler, Alex

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Wharton, Jen

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Zucarro, Brynne

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