I’ve never been very athletic, but started running in 2001 after a sizeable weight loss, and did my first triathlon with Team in Training at the Day at the Beach tri in Hermosa Beach in 2004. I had so much fun that I kept training, and did Wildflower in 2005 along with some other half-marathons and assorted triathlons. I did a few sprints, and then did my first full marathon at LA Marathon in 2008. I did quite a few races that year, and was trying to train for a half-ironman distance tri that year when I started feeling tired. I remember thinking that I was training so hard, but not getting any better. In May of 2008, while running Mt. Rubidoux in Riverside, I felt dizzy and finally looked at my heart rate, which had spiked to over 200. I went to work but kept monitoring my heart rate and ended up being sent to a cardiologist directly. As it turned out, I had a condition called atrial fibrillation (afib), which causes irregular heart rates. The cardiologist said – no more running. I remember I was supposed to swim at Corona del Mar that night, and I asked if I could still do that (no). This was the start of about a 2 year process of seeing cardiologists, trying medications (yuck!) and trying to exercise without bringing on the afib. I finally had two ablations, which is a procedure that fixes the afib in 2010, and finally feel at this point that the afib is a thing of the past, and under control I have found that exercise is a great way to counteract the stress of work-I work as a Finance Director in a local government. Work hard, play hard!

Terri's Accomplishments:

• 2012-Los Angeles 13.1 Half Marathon
• 2012-Hollywood Half Marathon
• 2012-Ojai to Ocean Half Marathon
• 2012-Redlands Classic Public Ride
• 2012-Ojai Metric Century
• 2012-Big Rock Super Sprint
• 2012-Riverside Triathlon

I’ve never been very athletic, but started running in 2001 after a sizeable weight loss, and did my first triathlon with Team in Training at the Day at the Beach tri in Hermosa Beach in 2004. I had so much fun that I kept training, and did Wildflower in 2005 along with some other half-marathons and assorted triathlons. I did a few sprints, and then did my first full marathon at LA Marathon in 2008. I did quite a few races that year, and was trying to train for a half-ironman distance tri that year when I started feeling tired. I remember thinking that I was training so hard, but not getting any better. In May of 2008, while running Mt. Rubidoux in Riverside, I felt dizzy and finally looked at my heart rate, which had spiked to over 200. I went to work but kept monitoring my heart rate and ended up being sent to a cardiologist directly. As it turned out, I had a condition called atrial fibrillation (afib), which causes irregular heart rates. The cardiologist said – no more running. I remember I was supposed to swim at Corona del Mar that night, and I asked if I could still do that (no). This was the start of about a 2 year process of seeing cardiologists, trying medications (yuck!) and trying to exercise without bringing on the afib. I finally had two ablations, which is a procedure that fixes the afib in 2010, and finally feel at this point that the afib is a thing of the past, and under control I have found that exercise is a great way to counteract the stress of work-I work as a Finance Director in a local government. Work hard, play hard!

Terri's Accomplishments:

• 2012-Los Angeles 13.1 Half Marathon
• 2012-Hollywood Half Marathon
• 2012-Ojai to Ocean Half Marathon
• 2012-Redlands Classic Public Ride
• 2012-Ojai Metric Century
• 2012-Big Rock Super Sprint
• 2012-Riverside Triathlon

I was never an athletic person my entire life. In 2009, at the ripe age of 41, I decided I needed a change, get off my high blood pressure and high cholesterol pills and lose weight. So with a nudge from my mother-in-law, I signed up for my 1st 5k - Fontana Days. After I crossed the finish line, I decided I can DO THIS! I was then coerced to sign up for Long Beach Half Marathon. I cried crossing the finishing line. It was while training for my first marathon that I found triathlon. I had saw an add at the gym for a reverse tri in Apple Valley. I had read how important cross training was for runners. I had never swam before but 500 yards was doable, so I thought. I was hooked. I have lost 78 lbs since my first 5k and gained a confidence I never knew I had. I still can't believe I can call myself an Athlete or better yet, a TRIATHLETE! I also love being the Team's Cheerleader at events!

Barbara's Accomplishments:

• Fontana Days 5K (2009 & 2010)
• Playa Del Ray 5K (2009)
• Long Beach Half Marathon (2009)
• Mission Inn 10K (2009)
• Surf City Half Marathon (2010)
• Big Sur 10.6 Miler (2010)
• Apple Valley Reverse Sprint Tri (2010)
• Las Vegas Rock n' Roll Marathon (2010)
• Desert Tri International Distance (2011 & 2012)
• Grape Stomp Reverse Sprint - 1st place in age in 2011 (2012)
• Wildflower Olympic Distance (2011 & 2012)
• Turkey Trot - 3rd in Division (2011)
• Tinseltown Reverse Sprint (2011)
• Boise 70.3 (2012)
• Mavericks Mud Run - 2nd in Age (2012)

Alan started running in 2006 for fitness reasons and finished four LA marathons. While in the Philippines for a family vacation in August 2011, he witnessed several friends who joined the Ironman 70.3. This became a motivation for him to crossover into this multisport discipline. In September 2011, he joined Triathlon Connection to give him the community support and training plans for his first race. Since then, he has finished several races. He plans to race his first full Ironman by 2013

Alan's Accomplishments:

• LA Marathon--2006
• LA Marathon--2007
• LA Marathon--2010
• Turkey Tri--2011
• Southern California Half Marathon--2012
• Santa Clarita Century--2012
• LA Marathon--2012
• Big Rock Tri--2012
• Boise Ironman 70.3--2012
• Philippine Ironman 70.3--2012

I've been running since 2004 to stay fit and started racing in 2005. My first race was a half marathon. From that point on, my casual running became a lifestyle. From 2005 thru 2010 I have completed many marathons and half marathons. Only when I decided to try an Ironman did I become interested in triathlon. I started doing a few short, local tris before completing a half Ironman in 8/2011. Shortly after that, I met Coach Tony and then the dream of a full Ironman started to become real. Coach Tony took my timid and poor swimming habits and reshaped them. I completed the 2.4 mile swim of my first Ironman in record time and finished the entire 140.6 miles on my feet and smiling. .

Cherilyn's Accomplishments:

• Ironman New York 140.16 8/2012
• Palm Springs 70.3 12/2011
• Lake Stevens IM 70.3 8/2011
• 12 half marathons
• 5 full marathons
• 3 Olympic Triathlons
• 1 Sprint Tri

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"I just want to say thank you for always being there for me and getting me through all the Ironman training. I never, in my dreams, thought I could get this fit. My weekly improvement has been amazing. I can't believe what I am doing! My swim has improved by 15 min to a best 1:31 for 2.5 miles. My bike is stronger, more confident, and down to 6:15 for 100 miles. My running is faster; 3:50 for 20 miles. I just thought you might want to know how your training plan has work for me. It hasn't been easy with heat, family, work ect but now I can’t wait for Ironman AZ on November 18th. See at the finish line! Many thanks." - Anna

Anna's Accomplishments:

Bio TBD.

Ross' Accomplishments:

• Ironman AZ 2012

Bio TBD.

Joeseph's Accomplishments:

• Ironman AZ 2012

Completed her first triathlon in 2010 after her gymnastics coach told her triathlon would be a new fun challenge after college. She was hooked and has been competing in sprint and olympic distance triathlons as well as half marathons ever since. Her goal is to compete in a half ironman distance after finishing physical therapy school.

Kelsey's Accomplishments:

• Pasadena Half Marathon
• Nike Women's Half Marathon
• Trizou Sprint Triathlon 2012 - 4th age group
• Nixa Super Sprint Triathlon - 4th overall female
• Summer Roundup Olympic Triathlon - 4th age group
• WIN for KC Women's Sprint Triathlon
• Dogwood Canyon 25K Trail Run

Bio TBD.

JR's Accomplishments:

• TBD

Bio TBD.

Jami's Accomplishments:

• TBD
• Grape Stomp Sprint Triathlon (3rd in Age)

Kandi's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Raincross Run 5K - 5th place 50-54 age division
• Race on the Base Triathlon 8th place 50-54 age division
• Pasadena Sprint Triathlon 8th place 50-54 age division
• Tour de Palm Springs Century and 5k Brick weekend
• Grape Stomp Sprint Triathlon 4th place 50-54 age division
• Run Through The Vineyards 10k 5th place 50-59 age division

With a running background don't be surprised to see her podium at local 5Ks.  Lizette wanted a chang from running so she added swimming and biking to the equation.  Lizette is going to be very competitive in the Sprint, and Olympic distances.

Lizette's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Race on the Base (First in Div)
• Wildflower Olympic
• Pasadena Sprint Duathlon (1st in Age)
• Tour de Palm Springs + Palm Springs Half Marathon Brick Weekend
• Desert Tri (6th in Age)
• Grape Stomp Sprint Triathlon (1st in Age)

An ex couch potato who couldn't run for more than 60 seconds at a time, Janel decided to make a change and quickly was able to run 3 miles.  Motivation can in the form of a sprint triathlon.  Janel finished 2010 with the Vineman 1/2 Aquabike.  With help from sister, fellow CT Athlete, and Ironman Cynthia Windell, Janel is headed for the half Ironman distance.

Janel's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Desert Triathlon
• Surf City - (first 1/2 marathon)
• Tour De Palm Springs
• Palm Springs 1/2 marathon
• Desert Tri Sprint distance 4th in Div
• Pasadena 1/2 Marathon
• Camp Pendleton Mud Run
• Holcomb Valley Trail Run
• Barbs 70.3
• Run Thru the Pines 10K
• Disney 1/2 Marathon
• Fearless Triathlon

Daniel's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Grape Stomp Sprint Tri (3rd Overall)
• XC Mountain Bike Race (1st in Div)

Bob has a background in cycling and a very good runner. Bob is one of few athletes with a chance to qualify for Kona. Watch his times this year at Ironman St George.

Bob's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Avalon 50 miler 13th overall
• Death Valley 200
• Xterra Renagade 15th overall
• Tatterthon trail marathon 13th overall
• Sundown 1/2 iron, 2 in Div

"It was a girlfriend's brilliant idea Sandy get involved in triathlon and she's been hooked ever since.  Sandy's going after the half ironman distance this year at Oceanside."

Sandy's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Race on the Base (3rd in Div, 6th Overall Lady)
• Oceanside 70.3 Triathlon
• Race on the base - 1st place age group
• Desert Triathlon 6th age group
• Oceanside 70.3
• Palm Springs 1/2 marathon - 20 age group
• Gladiator Rock and Run - 7th age group 
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New to the sport of triathlon, Alex is headed for many podium days and the catalyst athlete behind the CT Ambassador Program.  A quick learner and hard worker, Alex has a good chance to reach Kona someday.

Alex's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Race on the Base
• Grape Stomp Sprint Triathlon
• Pasadena Sprint Triathlon
• Tour de Palm Springs + Palm Springs Half Marathon Brick Weekend
• Wildflower Long Course

Sinta has completed various marathons including San Diego, Honolulu, LA, Vancouver, NY, SF, and LV. With a background in running Sinta transitioned well into triathlon completing Ironman 70.3 Baja, Big Kahuna and Soma triathlons also collecting various medals along the way. Sinta is one of several Coach-Tony athletes completed Ironman Arizona in 2008, Ironman Louisville 2009, and Ironman Utah 2010.

Sinta's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Race on the Base (3rd in Div, 6th Overall Lady)
• Desert Triathlon
• Pasadena Sprint Triathlon (3rd in Div, 5th Overall Women)
• Grape Stomp Sprint Tri (3rd Overall Women)
• Big Rock Olympic Tri (3rd in Div)
• Wildflower Half Ironman

Tyler was born in Great Falls, Montana.  Like most, Tyler went to the gym to lose some weight.  Seeking motivation, he decided to do a 5k.  Thereafter, he gave the Tin Man Triathlon at Cal State a shot and was hooked.  After completing 12 short distance  triathlons, Tyler gave the half Ironman distance a shot completing the SOMA Triathlon in Tempe Arizona.  Tyler hopes complete every Ironman event at least once before he dies beginning with Ironman Louisville in August of 2009.

Tyler's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Race on the Base
• Pasadena Sprint Triathlon

Cynthia Windell completed her first Ironman (Arizona) in 2010 and is now training for Arizona 2012. She has completed several Olympic races and Barb's Race Half Ironman. With a new Felt and Coach-Tony fit, Cynthia is hooked on triathlon..

Tyler's 2011 Accomplishments:

• Ionman Arizona 2010
• Barb's Race 2010

My name is Lizbeth Barcelo. I am 32 and have been running since the birth of my third daughter in 2006. I have completed the LA marathon twice and improving my time by an hour from the first to second. I have done several 5 and 10k's and was able to place second in one 5k for my age division. I completed the Long Beach 1/2 marathon last year and did the Surf city 1/2 marathon on 2/1/09 with a 20 minute improvement thanks to Coach Tony's training.

Anna is 16 years old and is a junior at Nogales high school. In August she broke the 5 year course record for the Baldwin Park 5k in her age division:19:03. Anna finished 3rd out of 130 girls in her same age group at her first invitational hosted by Bosco Tech at the Santa Fe Dam course. Her dream is to attend one of the military academies and run competitively in college.