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Get Fit Athlete of the Month
Name: Robert Ekin
City: Springboro
State: Ohio
What activities do you participate in? (swim, bike, run, hike, etc.)
Triathlons, running events, golfing
Get Fit Athlete of the Month
Name: Robert Ekin
City: Springboro
State: Ohio
What activities do you participate in? (swim, bike, run, hike, etc.)
Triathlons, running events, golfing
What is your favorite sport? Of the triathlon disciplines I most enjoy the cycling.What are your goals?: I would like to be able to place in my age group in a triathlon event this upcoming season. Eventually I'd like to qualify for the Boston Marathon, and improve on my time in my next iron distance race.
What motivates you?: I am motivated to simply keep improving on my abilities.
What's your favorite food? I love a great steak with a baked sweet potato, and I'm always ready for some pizza.
What's your favorite song, band or music to listen to when exercising?
I like to listen to new rock-n-roll like: Daughtry, Linkin Park, Nickelback, and Shinedown.
If you could pick one athlete to talk to or workout with, who would it be and why? Lance Armstrong. His accomplishments are amazing. I
What is your favorite sports drink and energy fuel? I prefer Hammer products. Hammer Heed, Hammer Gel, and Recoverite.
If you compete, what is the one race or competition you would like to do at least once? I'd like to compete in a multi-day event like the Wildflower Festival, Musselman, or the American Triple-T.
What is your favorite race you've competed in? My first triathlon, the Tri-Tech Ohio Challenge. It is a sprint distance race. After crossing the finish line that day, I knew this was something that I really loved to do and could eventually be good at.
List some of your major athletic or health accomplishments? To date: Finishing the Columbus Marathon and Ironman Louisville.
What are some of your biggest challenges with staying fit? The biggest challenge is just finding the time to exercise. My wife and both like to workout. Between our schedules, work, school, and our daughter's activities it's difficult to maintain a consistent routine.
Anything else you would like to add? My first Ironman race was in Louisville, KY on August 29th. The whole idea of going that far is daunting. I was very fortunate to find someone as knowledgeable and helpful as Joella to help me through it. I'm not sure if I could have done it otherwise. Thank you !!