Zak Noles

Name: Zakary Allynn Noles

Height: 5'9"

Weight:140

Age: 20

Born: October 5th 1987

Specialty: Olympic distance (though I have yet to race one) Half Ironman

Occupation: Student, Majoring in Kinesiology at Concordia University, Triathlete/Runner

Favorite discipline: Running/ Cycling (the faster the better)

Favorite workout: Anaerobic hill repeats followed closely by a tempo.

History: High school cross country/Track runner 4 year varsity, USATF National cross country competitor 2003, Team state runner up 2004, Northwood University Most improved 2005, Concordia Cross country Team captain. Started racing triathlon in 2006 and signed up for Steelhead 70.3 without ever racing before. Decided to race a few sprints to figure the process out. Half Ironman times 2006-4:35:39, 2007-4:46:30. Decided to get a coach and take it seriously in 2008 and started working with Kathy Rounds (1997 Women's 800 meter National Champion).

Hobbies and what I do when I'm not training: Cooking, working on my bike, hanging out with friends, and napping.

Other sponsors: Capital Imaging, MaxV Sports, Leader Bikes, KET Chiropractic, Cadence Cycle