Blake Becker ::: Professional Triathlete

Name:: Blake Jeffery Becker
Born:: October 28, 1981
Home:: Madison, Wisconsin
Education:: BS in Elementary Education from The University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point (Graduated December 2005)
Athletic Background:: Uhhh, did you say athletic?? If baseball, weightlifting and golf count, then yes I've got one. Then again, I was also 195lbs and rarely went to bed before midnight.
First Triathlon:: UWSP Wellness Triathlon (Spring 2001) - 400y pool swim, 30-minute stationary bike and a 5k indoor track run. The swim (walk) took me over 11 minutes.
First Ironman:: Ironman Wisconsin 2002
Favorite Race:: Ironman Hawaii and Ironman Wisconsin
Favorite Workout:: Any interval workout, it doesn't matter if it is on the trainer or at the track. Oh yeah, I also love "the long run."
Favorite Food:: Anything breakfast. A HUGE omlette with avacado, spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes. Add a side of whole wheat pancakes and you've got a good post swim feast. :)
Starbucks Drink:: Tripple Grande, non-fat Latte.
Favorite Music:: Hip-hop when riding or running. Otherwise a good mix of country and rock.
Other Interests:: Anything outdoors (hunting, fishing and camping). XC skiing helps keep me sane through the dark cold WI winters. I also enjoy coffee, eating at unusual places, dark beer and did I mention coffee?
Favorite Quote:: "Everything will be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end." (Unknown)