2013 Sustainable Athletes
Kelsey Abbott
Age: 34
Profession: multisport coach, personal trainer, freelance science writer
City/State: Freeport ME
Years in the sport: 8
Goal races in 2013: Sprint Triathlon World Championships in London
2013 race/fitness goals: Master the flying mount, become a mental skills ninja, have fun, race fast
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Honestly, it would have to be winning the 11-12-year-old girls’ 50-yard breaststroke at Eastern Mass Districts a long long time ago. BUT that’s not multisport-y so I suppose my most memorable multisport accomplishment happened one fabulous weekend in July 2010 when I won the Urban Epic Triathlon in Portland, ME on Saturday and the Mill City International Distance Triathlon in Lowell, MA on Sunday.
Other hobbies and interests: cooking, eating, hiking, yoga-ing and frolicking with my husband and our dog
Optional website address and/or blog address: http://healthyish.blogspot.com/
https://maukamakai.wordpress.com/
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Angela Bancroft
Nickname: Ange
Age: 43
Profession: Triathlon Coach
City/State: Paris, Maine
Years in the sport: 8
Goal races in 2013: Oceanside 70.3, Ironman Texas
2013 race/fitness goals: To have a PR race at Ironman Texas.
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Placing 2nd Overall at Ironman Lake Placid in 2011 and Top 10 in age group at Kona the same year.
Other hobbies and interests: Spending time with my 3 boys and husband at the lake in the summer and skiing with them in the winter.
Optional website address and/or blog address: www.angesdrivetotri.blogspot.com
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Sara Bradley
Nickname: (Seriously I’m tempted to put Mr. Worldwide here. Hehe.)
Age: 33
Profession: Equestrian
City/State: Waterford, ME
Years in the sport: Equestrian: 27 Running: 3
Goal races in 2013: Hyannis Marathon, Boston Marathon, Smuttynose Marathon
2013 race/fitness goals: Hoping to BQ for 2014 in Hyannis, Have a fun and uninjured first Boston Marathon experience in April, and BQ for 2015 at the Smuttynose Marathon in October. Nice easy looking race schedule there… *ahem*
Excited for an assortement of fun races as well, including a Ragnar Ultra and doing the run leg for two Rev3 Half’s.
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Managing to BQ at my first Marathon in horrible humid conditions. And then (for whatever reason) deciding that Marathons are the most fun ever. (solid life choice…)
Other hobbies and interests: Running is my hobby since marathon training takes up ALL my extra time. I also enjoy eating and spending quality time with my dogs.
Optional website address and/or blog address: www.middle-agedrunner.blogspot.com www.waterfordequestrian.com
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Mary Brandes
Age: 54 until March
Profession: Physician
City State: Falmouth, ME
Years in Triathlon: 3 years (Ran 12 Marathons from 1997 until 2005 then got tired of it)
Goal races for 2013: National Senior Games Cleveland, Either the Rev3 and/or Lobsterman Olympic Tri
Race/fitness goals 2013: Improve in all disciplines, always place in age group, and get some fun new equipment.
Most memorable athletic event: Induction into the University of Michigan Hall of Honor (field hockey)
Other Hobbies: Golf, Windsurfing, Painting, Coaching field hockey U19 club team
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Charlie Carter
Nickname:
Age: 34
Profession: Knowledge translation and exchange, child and youth mental health
City/State: Ottawa, Ontario
Years in the sport: 10ish, off and on
Goal races in 2013: Mt. Tremblant half, Rev3 Maine half
2013 race/fitness goals: Increase critical power 10% over 2012. 1-point VDOT increase over 2012. Swim 4-5 days a week, year round
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Michael J. Cowell
Nickname: Mike
Age: 75
Profession: Retired (Actuary)
City/State: Yarmouth, ME
Years in the sport: Ran first competitive road race 1979; first marathon 1981; first triathlon 1983
Goal races in 2013: Mid Winter Classic 10 miler, 2/3/13, Gate River 15k, Jacksonville, 3/9/13, Timberman Triathlon Gilford, NH 8/18/13
2013 race/fitness goals: Maintain swim and run pace; improve bike speed
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Twin Cities Marathon 10/11/1987 2:58:36
Other hobbies and interests: Travel and photography
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Christina Cracolici
Nickname: … crack …
Age: 35 … or 36 according to USAT
Profession: Assistant Director for Athletic Media Relations
City/State: Biddeford, Maine
Years in the sport: Five
Goal races in 2013: Rev3 OOB (70.3), Quassy Olympic and Polar Bear
2013 race/fitness goals:
1. Do not get a flat tire at the 70.3
2. Improve my time at Rev3 OOB
3. 1:20 or better at Polar Bear
4. Pee on my bike
5. Drive my coach (Denise) nuts with stupid questions
6. Go 112 & 2.4 at LP camp
Most memorable athletic accomplishment:
- I was ejected from a basketball game as a sophomore for getting in a fight with an opponent and then flipping the double-bird to a rude woman in the crowd.
- Finishing my first 70.3 and celebrating with friends/family
- Third Place Maine Marathon Relay – YEAH TEAM WOLFPACK!
- Beating Renee Towne in mini golf
Other hobbies and interests: Coffee, swearing, historical non-fiction, hiking, camping and spending time with my nieces and nephews.
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Dava Davin
Age: 41
Profession: Real Estate Broker/Owner at Portside Real Estate Group, Falmouth, Maine
City/State: Cumberland Foreside, Maine
Years in sport: 4
Goal Races in 2013: Ironman Lake Placid, REV3 Quassy 70.3, Philadelphia Marathon
2013 race/fitness goals: Survive the scary descents at IMLP &to be speedy through the bottle exchanges
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Qualifying for the Boston Marathon at Disney in 2012
Other hobbies or interests: Mom of two great boys, wife to handsome Jim – love to travel the world with them, eat good food, enjoy art & yoga
Website: www.portisderealestategroup.com
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Janice Dudley
Nickname: Jan
Age: 41
Profession: Nurse Practitioner
City/State: Raymond, Maine
Years in the sport: 7
Goal races in 2013:
2013 race/fitness goals: Maine Marathon October
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: First half-marathon 2005; fear of failure at mile 9 and crying and a man named Tom (can’t remember last name) who was a former coach of Joan Benoit ran with me to the end.:)
Other hobbies and interests: Training for sprint triathlon; hiking, snowshoeing
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Wendy Hallenbeck
Age: 50 yrs. old
Profession: RN, BSN
City/StateWaterville, Maine
Years in sport: 3 yrs.
Goal races in 2013: REV 3 Olympic, Belfast Triathlon, Maine State Triathlon . P2P and Colby Triathlon
2013 race/fitness goals: To be faster in all 3 events and continue to be 1st or 2nd in my ag
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: 1st in ag Colby Tri.and Maine State Tri. 2012, 2nd in ag for She Jams Olympic REV3
Competing in my first Peaks to Portland race 2012. Oh yes–and 1st in ag for the North American Wife Carrying Competition!
Other hobbies or interests: Yoga, alpine and skate skiing, long distance cycling, travel
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Ryan Heisler
Nickname: Iceman (Team Rev3) or Bjorn (because my bike splits are good and my run ones…aren’t.)
Age: 27
Profession: Social Media Manager, Maine Running Company
Location: Portland, ME
Years in the Sport: 3
Goal Races 2013: Rev3 Quassy Half-Rev, Rev3 Maine Half-Rev, Rev3 Cedar Point Full-Rev, Rev3 Florida Half-Rev
Race Goals 2013: Sub 5-hour half, and a competitive showing for my first full. I’m going with the intention of racing it. We’ll see how that treats me.
Most Memorable Athletic Accomplishment: My first half-marathon in 2008. Just three years earlier, I was 258 lbs. and never thought I’d ever run more than a couple of miles at a time, let alone want to try to race a half-marathon. But I’ve been hooked ever since.
Other hobbies and interests: Skiing at Sugarloaf, and enjoying craft beer. In that order.
Blog: http://www.crashingtheboards.blogspot.com
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Bill Herbert
Nickname: Magoo
Age: 62
Profession: Surgeon
City/State: Cape Elizabeth, ME
Years in sport: 5
Goal races 2013 : Rev3 Quassy Half, Ironman Lake Placid, Age Group Sprint Triathlon World Championships,London
Race Goals: finish IMLP at a time that is sooner than my usual bedtime
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Most memorable : Crossing the finish line with Denise at 2010 Ironman Lake Placid, perfecting not only peeing on the bike, but peeing on the run during the 2010 Mooseman 70.3
Other hobbies and interests: Constructing, restoring and loving anything that floats; making ridiculous creations in my workshop; serenading my 3 dogs on the guitar; performing carpentry, plumbing and electrical work without a license; lobstering with a license; RV Camper vacations and faithfully watching American Idol
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Name: Sandra Laflamme
Nickname: Organic Runner Mom
Age: 36
Profession: Social Media Marketing “Chick” for Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs and Stay-at Home mom to two amazing kids!
City/State: Monroe, NH
Years in the sport: 13 years as an “official runner” (before that I was a completely addicted rower and now the same is true for running.
Goal races in 2013: Boston Marathon (Run and re-qualify for 2015), Pineland Farms Trail 50K, Mount Washington Road Race (if I get an entry), Loon Mountain Race, Cranmore Hill Climb, VT 100 on 100 (Ultra Women’s team-Pete and Gerry’s Organic Chicks),Vulcan’s Fury Trail Race (12 miles, http://www.acidoticracing.com/VulcansFury.html)
2013 race/fitness goals: Kick some a$$, get faster and stronger, race my first 50K, become a faster mountain runner and trail racer.
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Qualifying for the Boston Marathon at the 24 Hours Around the Lake Marathon last summer. It was focused, quiet, and perfect. I was in the “zone.”
Other hobbies and interests: X-Country Skiing, Rowing, Cooking, Playing with my amazing kids, swimming, singing
Website address and/or blog address: http://www.organicrunnermom.com
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Jennifer Russell Mahoney
Age: 45 and I was a 2nd grade teacher and have been at home with my kids for the past 14 years.
City/State: I live in Falmouth Maine
Years in sport: I have been doing this for 5 or 6 years
Goal races in 2103: The polar bear sprint, Patriot half and olympic distance at Worlds in London with something in between.
Race goals in 2013: To stay healthy and feel ready for each of my races
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: being inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor at Bowdoin with my sister.
Other hobbies and interests: my organic vegetable garden and beekeeping.
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Brian Malarky
Age: 53
Profession: Boeing Flight and Mission System Manual Author
City/State: Bangor/Maine
Years in Sport: 2
Goal races in 2013:Challenge Kraichgau (70.3) and Rev 3 Maine (70.3)
2013 race/fitness: Improve my times from last year and decrease injuries.
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: 1976 Texas State HS Swimming Championship (400 free relay)
Other hobbies and interests: Soccer referee, photography and flying
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Andrew Malinowski
Nickname: Andy
Age: 37
Profession: Computer Programmer
City/State: Gardiner, ME
Years in the sport: This will be my 5th year
Goal races in 2013: Rev3 OOB, MDI Marathon
2013 race/fitness goals: Get fast
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Ironman NYC
Other hobbies and interests: Computers, writing funny stuff on my blog occasionally
Optional website address and/or blog address: lostint1.wordpress.com
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Eric Malinowski
Nickname: Rock
Age: 37
Profession: Software Engineer
City/State: Waterford, ME
Years in the sport: 3
Goal races in 2013: Rev3 OOB 70.3
2013 race/fitness goals: 70.3 PR
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Ironman US Championships NYC 140.6
Other hobbies and interests: Sports of all kinds.
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Peter McDougall
Age: 35
Profession: Freelance financial and science writer
City/State: Freeport, ME
Years in the sport: 8
Goal races in 2013: Ottawa Marathon
2013 race/fitness goals: Run a sub-3hr marathon; have fun running; develop mental toughness
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Qualifying for the Boston Marathon, although that depends on your definition of memorable, since college rugby provided some indelible memories
Other hobbies and interests: cooking, drawing, hiking, and chilling with my wife and our dog
Optional website address and/or blog address: http://maukamakai.wordpress.com
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Dr. Zev Myerowitz Jr.
Nickname: “Insert creative interpretation of a name of which Zev might possibly be short for”: Zevadiah, Zeveroneus, you get the picture.
Age: 29
Profession: Chiropractor/Acupuncturist/ART Provider
City/State: Cape Elizabeth, ME
Years in the sport: 4
Goal races in 2013: Rev3 Quassy, Ironman Lake Placid, Rev3 Maine, Kona!
2013 race/fitness goals: Kona Qualify, stretch goal of a top-3 amateur at any major half/full. Defend my titles at our local races 
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Game winning play to win the Maine baseball state title (John Bapst, 2001).
Other hobbies and interests: Living life with my beautiful soon-to-be wife Amber of course! I also am always trying new approaches to increasing my own physiology so that in turn I can continue to get my patients back to playing everyday (Love that slogan Doug, royalty checks in the mail)
Optional website address and/or blog address: www.CapeChiroAcu.com
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Anne O’Brien
Nickname: Annie
Age: 53
Profession: Registered Nurse
Years in sport: 7 – started with primarily running events and then worked up to sprint tri’s and longer events
Goal Races in 2012:
Mid-Winter Classic
Hampton Half Marathon
Nor’easter Reverse Tri
Quassy Half Ironman
IM Tremblant
Hartford Marathon
Any other events that catch my eye :0)
2013 race/fitness goals: Get faster and stay healthy! (we all say this I bet), Avoid any unscheduled bathroom pit stops….
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: My first open water race, Peaks to Portland and my first IM in Florida where my son and sister got to see me finish
Other hobbies and interests: Skiing, cooking, and when I have time gardening
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Michael Orr
Nickname: DynoMike
Age: 53
Profession: Owner of Portland House of Pizza
City/State: Scarborough, Maine
Years in the sport: 3
Goal races in 2013: Rev3 Half OOB
2013 race/fitness goals: To improve my running, swimming and biking efficiency
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Doing the OOB Olympic REV
Other hobbies and interests: Helping others to achieve their goals, meeting new people, reading, landscaping, and traveling.
Website address and/or blog address: www.portlandpizza.com
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Nicole Pisani
Nickname: Nic or Pisani
Age: 34
Profession: endurance sports
City/State: Portland, ME
Years in the sport: which one? I’ve been involved with different sports for most of my life.
Goal races in 2013: Tour de Battenkill and other road races, cyclocross nationals, possibly an Xterra, and possibly some regular tris. The race schedule is pretty fluid because I may have to work weekends, which is pretty common during race season.
2013 race/fitness goals: build on 2012 fitness, recover better, and get to the start line as much as possible. I’m always grateful when I get a chance to race, and enjoy meeting new people while participating.
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Successfully getting through a full year of training and racing without injury and being healthy.
Other hobbies and interests: I love to travel, play in the snow, visit with my niece, Jemma, cook for friends and family and spend quality time with them whenever possible.
Optional website address and/or blog address: tri-maine.com
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Jennifer Roberts
Nickname: Jen
Age: 40-44
Profession: Veterinarian, specializing in Emergency & Critical Care
City/State: Portland, ME
Years in the sport: 4
Goal races in 2013: Undecided
2013 race/fitness goals: Improve my marathon time
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: I finished my first marathon and half-ironman races in 2012.
Other hobbies and interests: I don’t understand the question!
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Sarah Russell
Nickname:
Age: 44
Profession: Marketing
City/State: Cumberland, ME
Years in the sport: 3
Goal races in 2013: Patriot & age-group Worlds
2013 race/fitness goals: increase efficiency over last year, exceed current PRs
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: taking on new challenges: loved the college soccer years, the post-college ultimate frisbee years and now the triathlon years. But overall, induction to Bowdoin’s Athletic Hall of Honor with Jen is my most treasured accomplishment.
Other hobbies and interests: skiing, and any outdoor recreation. Girls on the Run, family time, show tunes! and baking.
Optional website address and/or blog address: help ensure confidence in pre-teen girls: girlsontherunmaine.org
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Renee Towne
Nickname: Rae
Age: Thirty-fun (31)
Profession: Nurse
City/State: Saco, Maine
Years in the sport: Five, sorta.
Goal races in 2013: Ironman Lake Placid, Quassy Half, Polar Bear Tri, Eat more cookies than my husband
2013 race/fitness goals: Finish my first Ironman, PR Polar Bear and improve cycling
Most memorable athletic accomplishment:
- 2003 Little East Conference Field Hockey Championship!!!
- Earning All-American seven times (in two sports) and still not being able to squat properly
- Driving a field hockey ball so hard that it broke an opponent’s stick in half.
- Meeting my goal to improve all of my race times in 2012.
Other hobbies and interests: Eating, hiking, kayaking, rollerblading (don’t judge), spending time with my family, building a house with my dad, being annoyingly positive and kind, brewing beer and then drinking it.
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Dan Welling
Nickname: too many to list, most recently just “Doc”
Age: 56
Profession: Ob/Gyn
City/State: Marlborough, CT
Years in sport: 12-14, can’t remember. Have been participating in sports since age 8
2013 race goals: to finish Ironman Mont Tremblant and with luck in a faster time than my first ironman. To get in better overall shape and try to maintain that over time instead of pushing to be in great shape over the summer and then mediocre shape by Xmas.
Most memorable athletic accomplishment: Other than watching my kid’s accomplishments then it would be finishing Ironman Lake Placid.
Other hobbies: platform tennis, skiing, sailing, mountain biking, cooking, reading mystery novels
