John (Jack) Scott
Hometown: Dover, TN
40 years old / Clydesdale
Married with 2 kids, son is 15, daughter is 13
Current Residence: Portland, OR
OSB Sport: triathlon

Athletic Background
Athletic background - nothing special, played football in high school - lifted weights off and on since high school. Took up triathlons as a way to reduce cholesterol/stay fit. First tri was a sprint in 1998 at UT Knoxville (400 m / 12 miles / 3.1 miles). Did several sprints over the next 2 years. In 2001, did some longer distance events, including an Oly at Walt Disney World and an Oly at Clermont. Started considering IM in 2003, did my first marathon in 2004 in preparation for IM in 2005. Marathon went OK, about a 12:40 pace overall. If I had a decent coach, maybe my marathon times would have been better ;-) yuk yuk

As far as skills go - I'm definitely towards the "back of the pack." Average about 2:10 per 100 meters on the swim, around 16-18 mph on the bike, and on the run, anywhere from 10-12 min mile avg, depending on distance. My training time per week varies depending on the length of the race I'm training for. Wetsuit is a DeSoto, bike is a Litespeed. Favorite gel is Gu / Vanilla Bean.

Favorite football team
Dallas Cowboys!!

Personal
Work for Toyota Logistics Services
LT in the USCG Reserves

Goals
Signed up for IM CDA 2005 - training away madly trying to get ready.