How I Got Started in the Sport: I started running when I was in high school. It was the sport that many of my closest friends were competing in, and we got to take a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. So I joined the Cross Country team. I dropped over 5 minutes over the distance of a 5k that first year, and I have been hooked to endurance sports ever since. I ran for one year at the University of Kentucky as a walk on, and unfortunately I was forced to back off of my training due to injuries. I started swimming and biking to stay in shape while I was not running, and I got this wild idea to try a triathlon. This was in 2004. I did my first triathlon in 2005 and thought it was the best thing that I had ever done! I was used to the monotony of running races and always trying to run a personal best, but this idea of a triathlon was like an obstacle course. Over the course of a few years, I improved my swimming and biking skills and became one of the top amateurs in the world. I am currently racing as an Elite Triathlete. This is my third season racing as an Elite Professional

I was hired as a Teaching Assistant in 2007 for the University of Kentucky Kinesiology program. I taught most of the swimming classes which included "Begin Swim" and "Aerobic Lap Swimming." Susan Bradley-Cox also had me help out with the local Master’s swim team. I was teaching college students the fundamentals to swimming while helping some experienced Master’s swimmers improve their strokes. In 2009 I became the Assistant swim coach for the Wildcat Aquatics swim team. I have been working with them for almost a year now. I work with middle school to high school aged students improve their strokes and fitness levels so they are able to compete at the regional and national levels. I have also been working with Mideast Multisport coaches Beth Atnip and Eric Atnip over the last few years and have a sound foundation in training techniques and periodization planning. I look forward to coaching triathletes at all levels, and I look forward to helping other athletes with their training and the enjoyment of the finish line!

2012 Race Schedule
TBA - check back soon for updates!

USAT Level 1 Certififed Coach
USA Swimming Certified Swim Coach
Newton Natural Running™ Certified Coach
Elite Triathlon License
WTC Elite Triathlon License
American Red Cross CPR/AED

MS in Kinesiology and Health Promotion
University of Kentucky
Program: Health Promotion
May, 2009

BS in Psychology
University of Kentucky
May, 2007

2011 Key Races
Ironman 70.3 San Juan - 6th Place Pro

2010 Key Races
Whirlpool Ironman 70.3 Steelhead- 4th Place Pro
Ironman 70.3 Augusta - 7th Place Pro
Memphis In May Triathlon - 5th Place Pro
Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight - 1st Place Overall
RJ Corman Duathlon - 1st Place Overall
Heart and Sole Triathlon - 1st Place Overall

2009 Key Races
Memphis in May Triathlon
4th Place Professional

Ironman Kansas 70.3
10th Place Professional

Ironman Augusta 70.3
11th Place Professional

Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3
8th Place Professional

Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
1st Place Overall

2008 Key Races
ITU Short Course World's
20-24 Age Group Short Course World Champion

Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3
2nd Amateur Overall

St. Anthony's Triathlon

USAT Collegiate Nationals

Memphis in May Triathlon
2nd place Amateur overall

Accenture Chicago Tri
3rd elite amateur overall

Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight Triathlon
1st place overall
course record holder

Clearwater 70.3 World's:
2nd place amateur overall
2nd place in 20-24 age group
fastest amateur bike split