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Since 1966, K-SWISS has represented innovation, quality, performance and style. From humble beginnings through its signature K-SWISS "CLASSIC," the first leather tennis shoe that made its debut at Wimbledon, K-SWISS has expanded its influence over the years from tennis footwear to running, training, free-running and lifestyle shoes of the utmost quality and performance, standing up to the highest demands of world-class athletes. Paying attention to even the most minor of details, K-SWISS develops running shoe technology with the triathlete in mind, producing a line of running shoes that feature industry-leading water management and a quick-entry system. The Keahou serves as my workhorse shoe, supporting my feet during my weeks of heaviest mileage, while the ultra-light and stable K-Ona pushes me through my tempo workouts and speed sessions. On race day, I rely on the lightest, most comfortable racing flat that I've ever put on my feet: the K-SWISS K-Ruuz.
All a prospective wetsuit buyer needs to do to determine the best wetsuit on the market is observe the start line of a professional field at any triathlon in the world. Even a quick glance will reveal the large majority of participants clad in the top line of wetsuits on the market: BlueSeventy. Since 1993, BlueSeventy has been the industry leader in swimming; designing, testing and refining wetsuits and swimskins that transcend the confines of what is possible. Through an obsessive attention to detail, BlueSeventy creates revolutionary wetsuits that exceed the bounds of then-current performance, all while refusing to sacrifice the comfort and freedom from restriction that all levels of swimmers demand. Look for me in the 2010 Helix at all wetsuit-legal races and the newly-designed Nero 10K, with an unheard-of drag coefficient of only 0.032, in warmer water temperatures.
Without equivocation, the best supplement company in the market today. During my periods of intense and consistent training, food alone simply will not cut it. And First Endurance develops the ideal products to supplement my training and recovery because they are designed specifically for my pursuits: endurance sports. Too many supplement companies try to straddle the line between supporting endurance athletes and weightlifters, often coming up short on both sides of that coin. First Endurance's singular focus - and commitment to clean, scientifically-proven products - allows the company to have a clear objective, resulting in products that represent the pinnacle of endurance nutritional supplementation. Make OptygenHP, Multi-V, Ultragen and EFS a daily part of your diet and training fuel.
Inside Out Sports is the one-stop shop for all of your triathlon and running needs. Specializing in only running and triathlon, Inside Out Sports has perfected its unique focus for more than 15 years to become the East Coast's premier specialty running store and largest and most complete triathlon shop. With an incredibly knowledgeable staff and some of the best bike fitters in the business, I count on Cid Cardoso, Jr. and the rest of the crew at Inside Out Sports not only for all of my triathlon needs but also to assist me in my career development within the sport. Visit the stores in Cary, NC and Charlotte, NC, or shop online for all your triathlon apparel, shoes, bikes and much more.
The company that has perfected the wheel. From humble beginnings 20 years ago inside the garage of Steve Hed to the thriving business it is today, Hed has never wavered from its mission to master aerodynamic principles and produce the fastest wheel on the market. Hed cycling products designs and manufactures 16 different models of composite wheels, exported worldwide and used in events ranging from the Tour de France to the Hawaii Ironman to the prestigious North Oaks triathlon championship. Yet despite its incredible success, each wheel is still handmade. My setup for non-draft racing includes a Jet 9 C2 front and, for the rear wheel, the most impressive disc available today, the Jet Disc C2. For ITU racing, I count on the Jet 6 C2 wheelset to give me the extra edge from T1 to T2.
As Louis Garneau rightfully states, "The truth is, you will never understand the power of our products until you ride them." From the first moment I slid on a pair of LG triathlon shoes, I have been hooked. And since that time, I have found the same excellence in the company's helmets as well. For my long days in the saddle in which both comfort and performance are at a premium, I wear the Titan Carbon Helmet and the CFS-150 Road Shoes with the custom fit system, allowing each pair to be tailored exactly to the contours of your feet. On race day, I rely on the incredible aerodynamics of the Rocket Air Helmet and the rigid outsole of the Tri Air Compo Shoe for maximum power transfer and enhanced durability.
Scott's history of proven success in the sport of triathlon speaks for itself. Making the finest bikes in road cycling and triathlon for years and always on the cutting edge of technological advancement, Scott produces bikes with unmatched speed and aerodynamics. For ITU racing, you will find me on the Addict, the benchmark in carbon technology considered a status symbol of perfection in the market. Using SCOTT IMP™ technology, the Addict weighs in at a feathery 790 grams, allowing for incredible responsiveness on the tight ITU circuits. For non-draft racing, I ride the ultimate fusion of man and machine: the Scott Plasma 2 LTD. The new IMP5™ carbon framework with integrated frame design makes the Plasma the fastest, most aerodynamic bike in its class.
Producing the highest quality bicycle components and accessories around, the singular focus of Profile Design - from its research and development group through design, marketing and sales - is simply to bring the best products to its customers. For each and every need in the sport, the engineers at Profile Design devise the simplest, most efficient way to satisfy it. On my bikes, you will find the Karbonlite Kage TM, with a sculpted design and unique bottle grip to prevent bottle launching on even the most unforgiving roads. For longer races, I add the RM System 1 to hold additional hydration securely. I also count on Profile Design to bring the best aerodynamics to its aerobars, using the CX 3 TM on my Scott Plasma 2 LTD. A full carbon fiber wing with integrated carbon extensions and carbon armrests, the CX 3 TM and its integrated armrest bracket for low positioning allow for the most aerodynamic position possible without any sacrifice of comfort.
MySwimBikeRun.com offers simple, detailed workout tracking for every aspect of an athlete's swim, bike, run and/or strength training. From bikes to shoes, vitals, mileage, tracking recovery, weather, GPS and more, the platform at MySwimBikeRun allows each athlete to track his or her progress in a completely personalized manner. Uniquely tailored by athletes with athletes in mind, MySwimBikeRun takes advantage of all aspects of technology to more accurately follow training performance, recovery and overall well-being. Using MySwimBikeRun as both an athlete and coach, I am able to obtain the best results not only for my athletes but for myself as well.
