Every time I told someone that I was moving to Kansas City, they made sure I knew that KC was known for the BBQ and the HEAT. For nearly two weeks, the temperature rarely goes below 100 degrees. Be sure to hydrate! Electrolytes and water!
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Son to two great parents, and a brother to 3 "interesting" siblings. Studying Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University. New to the sport, but never count me out. |
| Age: | 18 |
| Hometown: | Byron Center, MI |
| What‘s your history? | Taekwondo, wrestling, hiking, cliff jumping |
| Tell us about a memorable race experience. | I have never been a runner. It bored me. It wasn't until well into my freshman year at MSU that swimming, biking and running became my outlet. Everyday I would wake up at 5:00 am and start the day with 500m in the pool and end the day with a light jog. At this point, I was only using exercise as a form of exercise. Near Valentine's Day, I ran the Heart Throb 5K at MSU. As I ran through the finish line, I had never felt such joy. Instantly, I fell in love. I realized what I had been missing all along. Running isn't boring. Running isn't just a form of exercise. Running is a WAY OF LIFE! |
| What are 3 adjectives that describe your approach to your sport? | Persistent. Meditated. Blissful. |
| What are nutritional tips you use to gain optimum performance? | I am a terrible snacker, so I always make sure there are healthy foods around me. CLIF & Kashi bars always come in handy. Grapes, blueberries, raspberries,etc. I give the term "fruit snacks" its literal meaning. I also enjoy trail mixes and almonds. BREAKFAST! Breakfast is key. Start your day out right: 3 egg whites, a bowl of Kashi whole grain, serving of fruit, and a glass of almond milk. |
| Give us some inspiration! | Believe you can and you're half way there. ~ Theodore Roosevelt |
| What is your single most important goal this year? | Detroit Free Press Marathon |
| Complete this sentence: The thing I love most about competing is______________________. | the race itself |
Author Archives: Ryan WrenchKansas City EventsIn my short time in Kansas City, I’ve become very involved in the cycling/multisport community.
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New Location, Same CommunityLast week, I moved to Overland Park, KS (Kansas City Suburb) for an internship with Unilever. Although I knew no one, I had my bike.
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Jealous of Life…That’s right! I’m jealous of life…it never stops moving! No matter how hard we train, our body will become tired, but we should always try to beat life!
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