[ps2id id=’kessler’ target=”/]BRETT KESSLER
*What kind of bike do you ride? Blue-Triad SL (black with yellow)
*Where did you qualify for the Ironman World Championships? I got in through a charity slot with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. I coached with them from 2002 -2010. My qualifying race was the Hanu Half IM in June.
*How many Ironman races have you done? This will be my first IM.
*How many times have you raced Kona? Hanu Half…
*What is your favorite non-race activity on the Big Island – if you have not been – what non-race activity are you most excited about? Surfing!!!!!
*What is your favorite bike training route? I have been riding the windy rolling hills between Aurora Sports Park and Bennett, CO….
*What is your favorite post workout/post race treat? Anything I can get in my mouth!
*What was one unexpected occurrence on your path to Kona? The overwhelming amount of support from my patients ( I am a dentist), community, colleagues, family and friends.
*Who do you think will win the pro men’s and women’s races this year? I am pulling from Merideth Kessler (namesake, but no relation). Not sure about the men’s race.
Here is an article that brings together why I am doing this race/fundraiser.
[ps2id id=’lampe’ target=”/]JEFFREY LAMPE
*What kind of bike do you ride? Red Felt IA16
*Where did you qualify for the Ironman World Championships? For me Qualifying was a little different being part of the Physically Challenged Division Lottery. First my name was chosen, next I had to complete 1 half Iron. I did two one in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho and another in Boulder CO.
*How many Ironman races have you done? At this point 2 70.3 races, no fulls.
*How many times have you raced Kona? First Time
*What is your favorite non-race activity on the Big Island – if you have not been – what non-race activity are you most excited about? I am excited to try out surfing and to see a volcano.
*What is your favorite bike training route? I like to ride from Boulder, CO up around Carter lake down the North Side and up to Masonville, then Back to Boulder.
*What is your favorite post workout/post race treat? Either a chocolate Shake and/ or a cheeseburger from Five Guys.
*What was one unexpected occurrence on your path to Kona? 4 Flat tires in Coure D’ Alene, and basically going to Kona all together.
*Who do you think will win the pro men’s and women’s races this year? I honestly can’t say but I have met a few this year at the Boulder Reservoir or in Colorado Multisport shop, all were willing to help me out, truly amazing group of people from this sport!
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