Van McCarty M35-39

san luis obispo, california

What is your favorite product available at TriSports.com? Sidi shoes

How did you get your start in Triathlons? Wanted something different from bike racing

What is your favorite workout? No question, a long bike-run brick

“When I’m not training/racing, I enjoy…” anything with my family (wife and 2 kids – Kate 4.5 and Parker 2).

If you could train for a week with one other triathlete who would it be and why? Dave Scott because he is “The Man.”

If you could have one superhero power what would it be? To swim like Aquaman

Describe your biggest race disaster. Crashing 5 miles into the bike at the 2007 Windman Half Ironman, then breaking my chain about 3 miles from transition.  Still made it back and ran well.

Do you have a non-negotiable pre-race ritual? Naw, just get there on time…

What culinary indulgence do you allow yourself after a big race (that you don’t normally partake of)? Real full-fat ice cream, not the Light stuff

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.) Did that once, and only once.

What is the worst job you’ve ever had? Rather not say…

What adjective describes you best? Over-trainer, obsessive compulsive

Finally, do you have any advice for athletes new to multi-sport competition? Have fun and don’t get stressed out if things do not go as planned, there is always another day.

Recent Results: CalPoly Olympic Triathlon, 2nd AG, 8th OA (2:13:54); Big Sur Marathon, 1st AG, 6th OA (2:45:07);  Wildflower Long Course Triathlon, 1st AG, 8th OA (4:36); Bakersfield Long Course, 1st OA; Santa Barbara Long Course Triathlon, 4th AG, 24th OA.