Hi friends! This is my fourth year being a part of the most amazing sport club on campus, and I am so incredibly excited for another season with UCD Tri! I come from a competitive swimming background, and would be happy to answer any questions in that arena. After discovering that triathlon allowed me to do the two things I love most (workout and eat) at the same time, I fell in love with the sport and have been hooked ever since, completing races from sprint to half ironman distances. I remember how nervous I was when I first joined the team (it's all coming back to me now...sigh. Celine Dion much?) so if you have ANY questions at all, no matter how silly you think they sound, don't hesitate to ask. Triathlon is an amazing sport and lifestyle, and the people on the team are the goofiest, most wonderful people you can imagine. Come give it a TRI!

Hello! I'm Izzy Zucker and I'm a sophomore this year and this is my second year on the UCD Tri Team. I ran cross country and track throughout high school and also did the mountain bike club. My personal goals for this year are to get better at and be less intimidated by swimming, ride my bike more, do a half, cook lotsof good food, and have lots of adventures with awesome triathletes! I'd be willing to answer questions about running, biking (mountain and road), baking, backpacking, adventuring, and socials! As one of the social coordinators, I'm open to any ideas you may have for team socials.

I joined the triathlon team to challenge myself and meet interesting, active people. Three years in, I haven't been disappointed. I have a background in cross country and long-distance track running, and I like to go mountain biking when the opportunity arises. Feel free to contact me with any questions about running or off-road cycling. This year I'd like to see more group runs and some cross-training on mountain bikes. My personal goal is to finally get my stroke down for the swim; maybe this year I won't be the last out of the water. I'll also be experimenting with home-made energy bars and race nutrition–let me know if you want to be involved.

Hi! My name is Wiley Hemphill, and I'm serving as Trea this year. I'm a sophomore studying Aerospace Engineering, and it's my second year here on the team. Welcome to the best times of your LIFE. I'm open first and foremost to questions/concerns about being new; I can't even begin to tell you how nervous I was before the start of last year, so please don't hesitate, ask me ANYTHING. I was a competitive swimmer in high school, and now have serious relationships developing with biking and running as well. So if you're wondering how the whole swimmer "land dork" thing works out, just ask. In any case, I'm happy to help in any way I possibly can. I'm looking forward to a great year and getting some serious training done!

My name is Sabrina Swift, I am a 2nd year and this is my second year on the team. Also a side note, I LOVE IT!!! (Now back to the important things.) I swam all throughout highschool, so if you have any questions about swimming dont hesitate to ask me :), I am not intimidating at all, standing at only 5 foot 3. The number one goal i strive for is to HAVE FUN. If you are not having fun, then it just seems like work. Come see the team for yourself, we are fun loving, crazy athletes :) What more could you ask for?

I'm a 3rd year on UCD Triathlon and a 4th year Biomedical Engineering Major.
Team Responsibility: I take care of membership issues from recruiting to making sure everyone signs waivers, pays their insurance, etc. It is also my responsibility to make sure you can get the most out of our team! With this being said, ifyou have any questions, suggestions, or concerns feel free to call or email, and I'll relay the message to the appropriate officer(s).

Team Goals: Make UCD Triathlon even more accessible to members of all skill levels and to help new members transition from other sports (or activities) to racing full-on triathlons! I have many ideas of my own; however, I would LOVE to hear your goals for the team!

Personal Goals: I'm currently training for my first marathon on 17 Oct. 2010. Afterwards, I would like to add the Wild Flower Half Ironman to my list of completed triathlons. Also, I really want to do a swim from Alcatraz. Wouldn't it be cool to say you escaped The Rock?

Splash into Triathlon: I was a competitive swimmer throughout high school and missed competing when I came to UCD. Sophomore Year I saw the Tri Team practicing and decided to go for it. Love at first sight or stroke. You pick!

Completed Triathlon Courses: Stanford Sprint, CalPoly Sprint/Olympic, Davis Sprint, and Wildflower Olympic. Wildflower was my favorite! Let me know if you want to hear more about my experiences. You may decide you want to try one of the courses!

Need Help? I can answer questions about team membership, racing and training.

I am rejoining the triteam after my year abroad in Scotland and I am excited to meet the new members! This will be my 3rd year on the team and running continues to be my stronger leg in a triathlon. If you have any questions about running, team atmosphere, or working out on cold, rainy, sheep-littered roads, I'll do my best to answer. Just don't ask me to speak with a Scottish accent - my closest impression was Sean Connery with a Texan twang.
Looking forward to seeing you at work-outs.

I'm Cathey, this is my second year on the team, and honestly, you probably know more about swimming and biking than I do. Don't ask me about those. I was (and will probably always be) a runner. Ask me about running. I'd be MORE than happy to help. Because I love running. It's fun. Yes, I run for fun. I know. My goal this year is to learn to bike and swim faster than my mom. You think I'm joking. I am, but not by much. My goal for this team is basically to get you to come to this website. And read this. If you've read this far, mission accomplished. Sweet success.
So ask me about running. Or just run with me. It'll be fun. I promise.