November 2007 Athlete Profile- Ed Sparkowski

Athlete Of The Month Profile

1. Name    Ed Sparkowski
2. How long have you been training for and racing in swimming? 10 years for triathlon.
3. What is your favorite aspect of the sport? Finish line
4. What do you consider your biggest athletic achievement? Staying alive, so far.
5. What are your big goals?  To stay in very good condition for both endurance events and ski racing.
6. What’s your favorite meal? Salmon
7. What’s your favorite movie?  Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
8. Any other hobbies? Music
9. Where is the best place you have visited? Argentina
10. If you could visit one place this year, where would it be?  Italy
11. What’s your favorite workout? Bike ride in the hills. (Running GS gates in the winter)
12. Who’s your inspiration? All those that go beyond what is expected.           
13. If you could train with one person for a day, who would it be? Bode Miller
14. What three things would you bring with you if you were to be dropped on a deserted Island (not counting family)? Drink, food and a really thick book.
15. How smart is your coach?! (just kidding) Really smart. I’ve enjoyed the tremendous variety or workouts and my body hasn’t felt this good in years!
16. Any other words of wisdom? Enjoy every day.

 

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