Stephen Medeiros
Hometown: Mansfield, MA
College: Florida Institute of Technology
Current Residence: Orlando, FL
OSB Sport: triathlon

Athletic Background
I come from a predominantly ball sports background consisting of football, baseball, golf, etc. I got into triathlon in 2000 when I was starting graduate school. I saw a flyer for the Pineapple Man Triathlon in Melbourne Beach, FL and decided to sign up. I had a lot of fun despite the DNF for receiving outside assistance (flat tire, no means to change it); I was hooked from that day forward. I did a bunch of races eventually working my way up to the Florida Challenge Half-Iron in October of 2001. Unfortunately, I blew my left ankle up the day before playing intramural soccer and had to withdraw. Once my ankle began to heal, I did some races but I never totally got back into the sport because of the ankle and also graduating, moving, getting married, buying a house, etc. Now that life has settled down, I am back in the game 100% which is why I became an OSB client. I also still play softball and golf.

Personal
25-29 Age Group; Married (Wife’s name is Shannon); Civil Engineer (specializing in Stormwater Management); Right now, I train 8 - 12 hours per week.

Goals
1) Break 3 hours at St. Anthony's; 2) Break 6 hours at the Duke Liver Center Half-Iron; 3) Complete an Iron-Distance Race in 2006, hopefully Ironman Cour d' Alene

PR's
St Anthony's 2005, 2:43

Favorite Quote
“The winner of your age group is out training right now…”

Favorite Song
“Simple Man” – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Favorite Event
My friend’s annual Pig Roast

Favorite Beverage
Irish Car Bomb

Superstitions
I never use the handicap bathroom stall on race day. I never put my shoes on the table.

Why I Chose OSB Over the Others
Marty’s “laid back but get your work done” personality, his local presence, and the fact that has the results to back up his advice.