Quinn Borchard, M25-29

sherman oaks, ca

How long have you been competing in multi-sport races? Well I only really have a half a season under my belt but there will be many, many more to come!

 What is your favorite product available at TriSports.com? Zipp 808 Wheelset, those things are so fast, which totally helps my measly bike splits.

How did you get your start in Triathlons? My brother has cerebral palsy is a top level runner for his classification and holds worlds records, so one day I left him a message on his phone and said the next time he ran that I would come watch him. Well he got the message wrong  and called me the next day and told me he was really pumped to run with me in the next event, so I said to myself oh boy I better start training! Running led to triathlons and now here I am.

What is your favorite workout? VO2 Max interval max sessions on the trainer, Thanks so much Janda!

“When I’m not training/racing, I enjoy…” Hanging out with my fiancé and making her laugh

If you could train for a week with one other triathlete who would it be and why? Andy Potts, I could be a fish for a week!

If you could do any triathlon in the World (regardless of monetary restrictions) which one would you do? Kona, hands down

Describe your biggest race disaster. My first race my chip fell off and I didn’t realized it till halfway through the bike

Do you have a non-negotiable pre-race ritual? Walking through the transition area about 5 times and looking at every entrance and exit and visualizing what path I would take for the fastest transition.

What culinary indulgence do you allow yourself after a big race (that you don’t normally partake of)?   Oh my, Dairy Queen Chocolate Dipped Cone

Have you ever accidentally destroyed a very expensive piece of gear? (For example, have you driven into the garage with a bike on the roof, run over race wheels, etc.) Not yet, but I have lost about 7 pairs of goggles

What is the worst job you’ve ever had? I was one of those guys who flips the signs at street corners telling everyone where new condos or a big sale was, yeah that was the worst

What adjective describes you best? Motivated

Finally, do you have any advice for athletes new to multi-sport competition?  Have as much fun as you can and don’t get obsessed too much about the bike, remember the race is won on the run.

Recent Results:  Carlsbad Triathlon, 1st AG, 2nd OA Amateur.