Eric’s last triathlon was the CdA Triathlon in 2008. He is pretty new to triathlons, but has done many running races. Some for charity runs and a few marathons. He has done one major bike event the Chafe 150, a one day 150 mile bike ride. He finished 16th overall despite a bike malfunction that caused him to drop his chain 8 times. 4 years ago he was 40 pounds over weight and says he had, “let myself go.” He had high cholesterol etc. and that is what motivated him to get back into shape. He was on the 1984 US Team for Slalom Kayaking at 18 years old. Eric was ranked 6th in the USA and 12th in the world then. At the Europa Cup Race in Bourg St. Maurice, France, Eric drowned and was revived. He has worked hard to gain his confidence back in the water.
Eric’s first marathon was the CdA Marathon back in 06 where he finished in 4:45. His PR is 4:06 and this year he is shooting for 3:45 at CdA, as it will be his 6th marathon. He is racing for the Kootenai Humane Society this year, and is sponsored by DeSoto and Infinit.
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