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Craig Zelent
Triathlon, United States

  • NAME:Craig Zelent

  • COUNTRY:United States
  • CITY, STATE:California

  • NETWORK:Athletes/Active Lifestyle
  • CATEGORY:Triathlon

About Me

I have been racing triathlons since 1986. I have completed over 210 triathlons including a 5x Hawaiian Ironman Finisher and 16x Team USA Member.

Inspirations

The physically challenged athletes.

Biggest obstacle/challenge

When I was an infant I had to wear braces on my legs. I guess that was the right thing for me as my strength is my running ability.

Superstitions

I can't wear a race t-shirt until I have completed the race and truly earned it.

Nobody knows...

This sort of fits in the superstition category, but every morning I do 27 push ups. I do 27 in order to make certain I do 25. I figure I might miss count by 1, but I'm really covered by doing the extra 2.

Biggest athletic accomplishment

Qualifying for the Hawaiian Ironman at the 2002 Ironman Wisconsin. I also managed to propose to my wife, Laurie during IM Wisconsin. Laurie was spectating at the 4 mile mark of the run. I had the engagement ring with me, got down on 1 knee and proposed. She said yes. We hugged and kissed and she sent me on my way. Later Laurie joined me as I crossed the finish line. It was perfect for us as Laurie loves the sport, as well. She is a 10x Ironman Finisher in addition to having run over 160 marathons including 1 in all 50 states. That was 1 of the greatest days of my life!

Favorite thing about training

I love the empowering self confidence it gives me. I feel like I can accomplish anything after a good workout.

Least favorite thing about training

Jumping into the pool - I hate that cold initial shock.

I work out to...

take care of the gift God has given me.

Unusual training regimens

My favorite workout is a 3,500 yard masters swim workout immediately followed by a 7 mile trail run. I typically do this workout 2x per week.

Elsewhere on the web

http://www.linkedin.com/myprofile?trk=hb_side_pro

   

LOCATION

California, United States

NETWORKS

Triathlon, Athletes/Active Lifestyle

ABOUT ME

I have been racing triathlons since 1986. I have completed over 210 triathlons including …MORE