Why Race

Stacey Sowards What do you race? Running (5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon) Why do you race? I enjoy the challenge of pushing my body to its physical limits and engaging my mind in the mental game of racing.  For me, racing isn’t against the competition against others; rather, it is a competition with myself, to see if I can run faster [...]

Maritza Dominguez What do you race? Triathlon (sprint, olympic, half-ironman), Swimming, Running (5k, 10k, half-marathon), Cycling (30 mi., 50 mi., 100k, 100 mi.) Why do you race? For as long as I can remember I had always wanted to do a triathlon and it wasn’t until after I graduated from college that I saved up enough money for my first [...]

Oliver Bartel What do you race? Triathlon (sprint, olympic, half-ironman), Duathlon, Running (10k, half-marathon, marathon), Cycling (50 mi., 100k, 100 mi.) Why do you race? Fun

Juan Escobar What do you race? Triathlon (sprint, olympic, half-ironman, ironman), Running (5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon), Cycling (30 mi., 50 mi., 100k, 100 mi.) Why do you race? To stay in shape, have fun, challenge myself.

Melissa Alfano What do you race? Triathlon (sprint, olympic, half-ironman), Running (10k, half-marathon, marathon), Swimming, Cycling (50 mi.) Why do you race? I race to see how far I can push myself and beat the goals I have set.  I also race to say I have finished something that many think is crazy!

Lisa Lawson What do you race? Triathlon (sprint, olympic), Running (5k, 10k) Why do you race? After getting through a major crisis in my life, I decided I wanted to do something just for myself.  I had always wanted to do a triathlon.  I believed it would be a one-time thing, but after one, I was hooked.  It’s been 3 [...]

Kathy Garza What do you race? Triathlon (sprint) Why do you race? As a gastric-bypass patient, I raced originally to lose weight.  Now, I race to enjoy my healthy body and the beautiful Southwest out of doors.

Matt Emrich What do you race? Triathlon (sprint, olympic, half-ironman, ironman), Duathlon, Swimming, Half-Marathon, Cycling (100k) Why do you race? I race for the fun, competition, challenge, excitement.  I race for me!

Gretchen McElroy What do you race? Triathlon (sprint, olympic, half-ironman), Duathlon, Running (5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon), Cycling (30 mi., 50 mi., 100k, 100 mi.) Why do you race? To accomplish the goal!  To beat my best race times.

Eamon O’Dea What do you race? Swimming, Running (5k, 10k, half-marathon), Cycling (30 mi.) Why do you race? I have not competed in a triathlon yet; however, it has always been one of my goals.  I did a marathon in 2006, so a triathlon is next!

Hector Ornelas What do you race? Triathlon (sprint, olympic, half-ironman), Swimming, Running (5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon), Cycling (30 mi., 50 mi., 100k) Why do you race? I love the sports, being outside, meeting athletic girls and friends.