Get to Know our 2018 Team Colorado Kona Athletes

[ps2id id=’chrabot’ target=”/]MATT CHRABOT (PRO)

*Where did you qualify for the Ironman World Championships? I won IM Mar del Plata in Argentina last December
*How many Ironman races have you done? 6
*How many times have you raced Kona? This will be #2
*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?
*What is your favorite bike training route? Hill reps on Flagstaff Road in Boulder
*What is your favorite post workout/post race treat? Ice cold beer.
*What was one unexpected occurrence on your path to Kona? I didn’t expect PPR Team, an Italian Triathlon Team to reach out and ask me to represent them in 2018
*Who do you think will win the pro men’s and women’s races this year? Me.
[ps2id id=’triny’ target=”/]TRINY WILLERTON
*What kind of bike do you ride? Argon18
*Where did you qualify for the Ironman World Championships? I was granted a slot by the Ironman Foundation and Women for Tri
*How many Ironman races have you done? 7
*How many times have you raced Kona? 0
*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? We are attending several events hosted by the Ironman Foundation including a an event on Monday to give back to the community.
*What is your favorite bike training route? It has changed since my accident I know enjoy going up left hand canyon a lot.
*What is your favorite post workout/post race treat? I love ice cream
*What was one unexpected occurrence on your path to Kona? I got hit by a truck on May 8th. It has been an incredible journey of support from the community and self discovery.
*Who do you think will win the pro men’s and women’s races this year? Tim Don and Miranda Carfrae