Apr 28 2007
Sponsors
I would like to thank everyone who has contributed and who continues to help me in my dedication to the sport of triathlon. In triathlons, and most sports, it is impossible to be the best without help. I would like to thank my family for their unwavering support. I am very lucky to have their love.
Below are some companies that are helping me follow my dreams as well. Each of these companies has my personal endorsement for their products.
K-Swiss - Premium sport is what K-Swiss is about. They have been producing high end performance tennis shoes for years, but only recently have they charged head on into the triathlon industry. Their first production shoe, the Ultra Natural Run, is the most comfortable shoe I’ve raced in. At 10oz it’s a light weight for racing, but feels good enough to train in. It’s designed for barefoot running, and comes with elastic laces. To quote Chris Lieto, "The Ultra Natural Run is the fastest shoe in T2. Period."
Garmin International - Long time producer of GPS products. I worked with Garmin marine products when I was developing Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, and now I use their GPS enabled Heart Rate Monitors when I’m on the bike or running. The Garmin athletic product line is the same quality I trusted in their marine products, and works great for training. For an example of what my Forerunner 305 is capable of, check out this Motionbased review of a ride I did around Hagg Lake.
McMahon Endurance Training - Dr. Michael McMahon is my personal coach. He has a PhD in Physiology from University of Hawaii, coached for Altheus in New York, taught at Columbia University, and has coached Olympic triathletes. He is hands down the most knowledgeable endurance coach in the world, and nobody should settle for less.
Clif Bar & Co - Nutrition is a major part of endurance sport.I like Clif because in addition to great tasting product, they make everything with high quality ingredients. Clif is a green company, which means I don’t have to make any compromises to my ideals.
Beyond Fabrications - My two lightning fast, feather light, and stiff as diamond frames are well complimented by the wind cheating carbon wheels that all sport the Beyond Fabrications logo. This small California based company has been in the business for 14 years, and is a master of cycle design.
Blue Seventy Wetsuits - Formerly Ironman Wetsuits, this Seattle based company makes an excellent wetsuit. As a former Division I NCAA swimmer I am very particular about how a suit fits me. The arms need to be loose enough for my stroke to feel natural, and there can’t be any water sloshing around inside the suit. Blue Seventy is the only wetsuit I’ve worn that accomplishes this.
Rudy Project - The best sunglasses for athletes. The lens technology is guaranteed to hold up to the kind of beating it gets from me. They also make great helmets, like my Syton Supercomp aero helmet. It’s light weight and faster to get on than other aero helmets without sacrificing any aerodynamics.
Hawaiian Island Creations 2x Sunblock - I’m really fair skinned. For me the sun is an occupational hazard. When HIC told me they had a product that I could train with that wouldn’t get in my eyes, and would keep me from burning for all day without constantly reapplying, I laughed. Then I tried HIC 2x Sunblock, and immediately wanted to know how I could help market their products. I put it on after a shower, then I go about my day without worrying about sunburn.
Herriott Sports Performance - This cycling based performance center is Seattle’s premier facility for physiological testing, strength training, and making sure you meet your performance goals. New for 2008 is Herriott’s age group triathlon club.
Northwave - This cycling company is rather new to the scene, but their products are ingenious. Take their triathlon bike shoes: The straps not only open outward, but there is an extra piece of Velcro that holds the strap out so that there’s no messing around when I get on my bike.
Endurance PTC - These performance training centers are where I go for physiological testing, computrainer workouts, and expert advice from their their staff. Located in Mill Valley and San Francisco, CA these gyms are perfect for winter training, fitness metrics, and group workouts. The best part is, with the testing results they give you, every eCycling class is tailored specifically to your needs to make you a faster, healthier athlete.
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