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| Name: |
Rob Weitzel |
| Location: |
Reston, VA |
| Age Group: |
Male 55 - 59 |
| About Me: |
Started in triathlon in 1997, and worked my way up to the ironman distance...
Great Floridian Ironman 1999 13:48
Great Floridian Ironman 2000 11:24
Ironman California 2001 11:49
Ironman Florida 2002 11:51
Ironman Florida 2003 11:16
Completed other assorted duathlons & triathlons
including
Reston Triathlon best time 2:19
Eagleman 1/2 IM best time 4:49
To The Point 1/2 IM best time 4:54
Columbia Triathlon best time 2:25
SPUD Triathlon best time 2:17
Marine Corps Marathon 1998 |
| What I do to pay the bills: |
Network Engineer for the US Geological Survey |
| Who defends the ranch when I'm out training: |
That would be my (2) cats |
| Short term triathlon goals: |
Stay as fit and injury free as possible |
| Long term triathlon goals: |
Break the 11 hour Ironman barrier w/a sub 4 hour marathon |
| Fantasy triathlon goals: |
Swim 2.4 miles in an Ironman in an hour or even 1:15! |
| Three favorite albums: |
RUSH Exit Stage Left
U2 Under a Blood Red Sky
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| Favorite book: |
Call of the Wild |
| Favorite movie: |
HEAT
Shawshank Redemption
Breaking Away |
| Chocolate: |
Hot Fudge Sundaes ummmmmm! Or frozen custard |
| Garlic: |
always use it in my foods when I cook |
| Blue Cheese: |
good on filet mignon, and hamburgers as well as my salads |
| For breakfast, I usually have: |
Protein shake, Or bagle w/cream cheese, cream of wheat or rice, an apple, V8, water OJ. |
| After a long day of training, my favorite meal is: |
Anything greasy and fat, however my immediate meal is a protein shake with soy milk choclate protein powder, (2) bananas, and a cup of blue berries and a V8 and lots of water |
| My best triathlon advice is: |
Like a boy scout be prepared. Train properly, and take the time to get your race gear, bike etc in order before race day. WIth a sound body, and peace of mind, and solid equipment should help one get to the finish line in good shape |
| My best non-triathlon advice is: |
Put your priorities in order, life is way to short
to sweat the small stuff. Love your family and friends because they are important, and you'll need their support through this life of triathlon, but just remember that there is also more to life than tris too. |
| What was I thinking when I signed up for my first race: |
I was shaking like a leaf, sick to my stomach and when the gun went off I almost passed out because the anxiety was so high. This was Reston 1997, now things aren't so bad if I know I'm prepared, it is just like any other training day. |
| Everything I need to know I learned from: |
Fitness Concepts and asking tons of questions of fellow RATs |
| My deepest, darkest secret is: |
If I told you that it would no longer be my deepest darkest secret. However one of the most stupid things I have ever done was going on a camping trip with my daughter and packing everything except my clothes which were left in a bag on my kitchen table. |
Race Summary
Race Schedule
| Date |
Name |
Type |
Results |
| Time |
O.A. |
A.G. |
| Jan 1, 2004 |
Rotary Resolution 10K |
Run - 10 km |
View |
| 0:43:22 |
44 |
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| May 23, 2004 |
Columbia Triathlon |
Triathlon - International Distance |
View |
| 2:28:48 |
133 |
21 |
| Jun 13, 2004 |
Spud Long Triathlon |
Triathlon - International Distance |
View |
| 2:31:16 |
49 / 361 |
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| Aug 29, 2004 |
Reston Century |
Bike - Century |
None |
| Sep 26, 2004 |
LAWS 1/2 Marathon |
Run - Half Marathon |
View |
| 1:28:09 |
7 / 472 |
2 |
| Oct 9, 2004 |
ChesapeakeMan |
Triathlon - Ironman |
View |
| 11:34:00 |
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3 / 25 |
| Oct 31, 2004 |
Marine Corps Marathon |
Run - Marathon |
View |
| 3:14:00 |
217 / 18000 |
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| Dec 4, 2004 |
Belle Haven 1/2 Marathon |
Run - Half Marathon |
View |
| 1:28:28 |
17 |
4 |
| Jun 12, 2005 |
Eagleman |
Triathlon - Half Ironman |
View |
| 5:13:00 |
285 / 1434 |
54 / 207 |
| Oct 8, 2005 |
Duke Blue Devil |
Triathlon - Ironman |
View |
| 5:21:00 |
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