Andrew Duggan is passionate about triathlon and races and trains like many other age groupers. He also supports pro triathletes trough his Equal Earth solar brand.

Bryan Dunn is a fast age grouper who resides in Arizona, and in addition to triathlon he also is passionate about his family, Star Wars and science fiction.

Lesley Smith was in 9th place, 9 minutes behind when she started the run at Challenge Knoxville; with 200 meters to go, she spotted the last woman ahead of her.

Former pro Andrea Fisher has her hands full with a coaching career and two daughters, and now this Austin resident is trying to get back to the promised land – Kona.

Mark Bowstead has a first pack swim, is often the fastest cyclist, and has won a few half Ironman events. Now this young Kiwi pursues a commensurate run.

Kirk Noyes is heavily involved with his family, the Texas triathlon scene and various other hobbies and interests when he is not on the road traveling for his job.

Brian August of Team Every Man Jack crashed hard during Ironman Texas and broke his elbow. He finished the bike and run, placed and will now go to Kona.

Shannon Coates is on the Timex Team and she now can add smart detective to her resume. Meet the Florida native who now resides in Portland.

Derek Garcia got a pro triathlon card in 2012 and learned that summer that he had testicular cancer. All signs point in the right direction now and he is racing strong now.

Lauren Goss won her 9th victory as a pro at the classic Ironman 70.3 St. Croix, joining a roster of champions who have gone on to great success in the middle distances.

Cody Beals is in his second season as a pro triathlete and has some very fine results to show. This gear meticulous Canadian races hard on a very simple lifestyle.

Davide Giardini has a passion for fast sports – swimming, skiing, kite surfing and most recently triathlon. At 70.3 Texas he surprised many with a superb sub 2 hour bike split.