If you are at all involved with open water swimming in Santa Barbara, you surely know Kelly. Kelly is not currently very active in triathlon but she has a distinguished history. She was a star runner in high school in Oregon and was sponsored as a sophomore by Nike for two years with free shoes…
The Law Offices of Brian O’Connor have been a longtime SB Triathlon Club sponsor since it’s beginning. Brian began his law practice in Santa Barbara in 1987 doing primarily insurance defense work for the first 10 years. Since 1997 his law practice has been focused solely on personal injury matters. Mainly representing individuals injured…
Name: Elizabeth Cholawsky Years in Triathlon: 24 How did you get into triathlon? My good friend and mentor, Cherie Gruenfeld, taught me to run marathons. When she switched to triathlons, she advised me to follow-along. I never looked back. Favorite element (swim/bike/run)? Biking! I was one of those kids who was inseparable from her bike…
Name: John Nelson Years in Triathlon: Did my first “tri” way, way, way back in 1993! How did you get into Triathlon: When I was a kid, I loved to be outdoors swimming, riding my bike, or just running. I still do. Favorite Element of Triathlon: I’d have to pick the swim — Few things…
Name: Christine Raimer Years in Triathlon: Since 2011 (9 years) How did you get into Triathlon: My Dad did Vineman in 2009/2010 and I went and watched him… I was so inspired by the athletes and I wondered if I could ever do such an athletic feat! I grew up swimming and running but at…