Athlete of the Month

 March 2010March - David PlešeMy name is David Pleše, I'm 26 years old and an ITU professional triathlete from Slovenia. I've studied Sports Nutrition at the University of Sports in Slovenia. I've also obtained my Fitness Instructor Certification for individual and group training because I've always wanted to motivate others to achieve their goals and promote healthy lifestyles through sports activities and balanced nutrition.
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February 2010February - Omar TinocoI'm 35 years old. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, where I spent all my childhood , and adolescence surrounded by my family and great friends. I majored in Marketing and Advertising, and started to build a career as an Editor, back in my country. In 1999, I moved to Miami, and got married to my wonderful wife. I considered myself a devoted husband and a loving father to my precious 6 year-old son Fabio. My passion for competing in marathons and triathlons started on November 2008, when I decided to train for my first triathlon which took place on April 2009. ...READ MORE

November 2009November - Isabel OlivasI'm 24 years old, born in Costa Rica and moved to Miami in 1999 at the age of 14.
I started swimming competitively at the age of 11, and did my first triathlon the following year (at 12). I was the triathlon national champion for my age group at 13, and represented Costa Rica at the Junior Panamerican Games in Cuba (I think it was 1998).
I attended Miami Sunset Sr. High, where I was on the swimming and cross country teams. I was also a member of the Club Med triathlon team during my high school years. I got a scholarship for swimming to Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina, so I dedicated my time to training for swimming, and did some triathlons during my summer breaks to stay in shape. I started training more seriously for triathlons this year, now that I don't spend so much time in the pool.
I graduated last year with a degree in Biology, and now I work as a laboratory technician at a fertility clinic. ...READ MORE

October 2009October - Edmundo HerreraEdmundo "Mundy" Herrera grew up in Cuba. Always athletic, he excelled in Track and Field, where he competed with the national Cuban team in mid distance. He was a two-time Junior National Champion in the 1500, 3000 and 5000 meter distance. Concurrently he studied Physical Education and Sports Physiology.

Mundy left Cuba at the age of 25. After spending ten years in Canada, he moved to Miami six years ago. His style changed and he didn't return to sports until he turned 37, when he began training for triathlons. "This really change my life and showed me that I could be competitive again" he said.
Since then he has been very successful competing in the elite division. When not training, he studies multi-sport bio-mechanics and the essence of training. ...READ MORE

September 2009September - Sophy EnglundAll I can say is that I have become addicted to triathlons, ohhh yeah, I love it!!! I am learning more everyday about this multisport and one day hope to Coach others. I get a joy out of motivating others and love to help my friends and people that I meet that want to learn more about triathlons... I can definitely say I have found a hidden a passion....READ MORE

August 2009August - Miguel ReyesMiguel Reyes is a 37 year old family man, a husband, father of three girls (under the age of 5) and business owner. He started off as a weekend warrior hitting mountain bike trails throughout Florida’s State Parks as a member of the Dirt Dogs and going to a weekly spinning class to help him through the trails.

He battled hereditary high cholesterol and always knew that staying active was one way to control it. But being a weekend warrior was not enough. He always had borderline high cholesterol and his doctor wanted him on medication. This became a strong motivator in his desire to do more. He wanted to improve his health, stay off medication, be fit, set a good example for his kids, and get better at sports even if that comes a little at a time.

He is not the fastest of the pack or the best for that matter but one thing is for sure - he has a strong desire to learn and improve. ...READ MORE

July 2009July - Celeste RamirezCeleste is a 38-year-old Computer Animator who recently switched from runner to triathlete. Never in her life did she ever think of using the word “athlete” to be self-described. As the good, warm-blooded Puertorican that she is, she enjoys the warm outdoors and dreads to train when is below 65 degrees. Still, it needs to be done!

She is by no means the fastest of the pack, but her stubbornness and perseverance keeps her going and facing these new distances and races, making her faster little by little. As a runner, she always saw the triathlons as something she would like to do someday, but it seemed so far. Well, not anymore! ...READ MORE

June 2009June - Jonathan MederosJonathan Mederos is a 24 year-old runner and writer from Miami. After graduating from Belen Jesuit, he pursued a degree in philosophy and is currently teaching at his old alma mater. A self-described "natural-born athlete," Jonathan began playing baseball at a very young age until adopting long distance running as his preferred passion. He enjoys spending most of his time outdoors, whether it's in training or simply enjoying the warm South Florida climate. ...READ MORE

February 2009Willy GilWilliam Gil moved to miami from Medellin, Colombia in late 2000. Having been an avid competitive cyclist in colombia the previous 4 years, he adapted himself to the flatlands and resumed his passion for cycling in south florida. Started racing criteriums but his preference for road races and stage races never faded. Continued racing them in Colombia, Nicaragua, Bahamas and North Carolina....READ MORE
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