And we're back with more amazing profiles of amazing Team RWB athletes! Today we bring you TWO athlete profiles. Meet husband and wife duo, Anthony and Michelle Bozarth! Thanks for all you do Michelle and Anthony! We look forward to hearing your race reports from this year--look for Michelle to be rocking the women's 25-29 age group!
Name: Michelle Bozarth
Nickname: Gee (maiden name)
2011 USAT Racing Age Group: F25-29
Occupation: Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists as a PA-C
Hometown: Wilmington DE
Why Triathlon? When my husband deployed to Iraq, training for triathlon gave me an outlet to relieve stress, form friendships, and give me goals to focus on while he was away. It gave me strength to focus on something other than worry or sadness during deployments and became something I truly loved and had a strong passion for
Do you have a favorite race? Winning the ITU dextro Sprint tri in Washington DC in 2009. It was my first overall win and I was able to share it with my husband in none other than his favorite place: Our nation’s capital!
What is your best race memory? Qualifying for Clearwater in 2009 and having my husband look more excited and proud than I was!
When you reach the point of the race where you have to dig down deep, what do use as personal motivation? I think about Anthony deploying….knowing that there is nothing that I can go through in a race that could compare to some of the things he had to face during a tour …and I’m able to dig a little deeper.
What is your favorite leg of a triathlon and why? Definitely the run…almost home!
What is your favorite race distance, and why? So far, the 70.3 distance, although I’m training for an Ironman this year and get the feeling that this may be my favorite, we’ll see!
Besides triathlon, what do you do for fun? Play with our 2 weimaraners : gunner and Harley, go to the beach, enjoy anything outside in the summer
Why Team RWB and supporting our military?
I was looking to join a team to make racing not just about me and my own personal goals, but to do it for something bigger and a way to give back. My husband is currently an active duty EOD tech stationed at Ft. Story in Virginia Beach. I have been fortunate to support him through 3 deployments to Iraq/Afghanistan and have come to understand through his service, what it’s like to be a true patriot. His service has inspired me and I’d like to give back in some small way! Having a husband who is active duty, who has also been involved in Wounded EOD warrior project, gave me inspiration to race in support of the military. I’d be honored to be selected and race with the RWB colors!
Anything else you'd like us to know? Please check out: michellebozarth.blogspot.com2011 Race Schedule:
12- Feb Virginia is for Lovers 14k
20-Mar Shamrock Half Marathon
2- Apr 70.3 Oceanside CA
7- May White Lake Half ironman I haven’t decided yet
15-May Rev 3 Knoxville or Kinetic Half Ironman
12-Jun 70.3 Eagleman
24-Jun Philly Tri
24-Jul Ironman Lake Placid
5-Nov Ironman Florida
*others based on qualification
Name: Anthony Bozarth
Nickname: Boz
2011 USAT Racing Age Group: M25-29
Occupation: Navy EOD technician
Hometown: Memphis, TN.
Do you have a favorite race? Patriot Triathlon in Williamsburg, VA.
What is your best race memory? Racing the DC ITU race with my wife in 2009.
When you reach the point of the race where you have to dig down deep, what do use as personal motivation? I just think about how great it will feel to be done with the race.
What is your favorite leg of a triathlon and why? The bike. I have always loved to ride my bike.
What is your favorite race distance, and why? The sprint. Short and fast.
Besides triathlon, what do you do for fun? I play ice hockey, race mountain, road, and BMX bikes and hangout with my family.
Why Team RWB and supporting our military? I love the USA and I currently serve in the U.S Navy.
2011 Race Schedule:
The Virginia Triathlon series
PhillyTri
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