August 2006 Athlete Profile- John Wilson

John Wilson has quite an athletic resume. He's been racing tri's for awhile, and recently did a 10:42 at IM CDA on a very hot and humid day. As if that wasn't punishing enough, he's now preparing for IM Korea in late August! Besides being a great triathlete, John is also and incredible skiier.

1. Name:  John Wilson, 48 years old.  Married to Diane for 23 years, Bryson 16 and Katarina 10
2. How long have you been training for and racing triathlons?  My first race was the Milford Triathlon in 1989.  I think it was a 3 mile run and I had to walk the last 2 miles.
3. What is your favorite aspect of the sport?  I like the idea that I am in complete control of my destiny in triathlon.
4. What do you consider your biggest athletic achievement?  I have been able to participate in many different sports over the years which has kept me motivated.  I have also learned to lose which has helped me keep everything in balance.
5. What are your big goals for this season? The perfect race where everything goes according to plan. When that happens the results take care of themselves.
6. What’s your favorite meal? Sashimi
7. What’s your favorite movie? Don’t have one
8. Any other hobbies?  Skiing is a big part of our lives and we like to travel.
9. If you could visit one place this year, where would it be?  New Zealand
10. What’s your favorite workout?  Run up Toll Road at Stowe, run across the top and then down the trails off the Chin into Smugglers Notch. It is about 10 miles and is a seriously hard workout.
11. Who’s your inspiration? Diane; she has always been the one who helps me find that extra gear
12. Any other words of wisdom?  “Unless you test yourself, you stagnate.  Unless you try to go way beyond what you have been able to do before, you won’t develop and grow.  When you go for it 100%, when you don’t have the fear of “what if I fail,” that is when you learn.  That’s when you’re really living.”   Mark Allen

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