Name:

Julie Anderson

Occupation:

Dollar Store owner, full-time triathlete

Coached By:

Sara Gross

Years In The Sport

Since 2003

Sporting background: Hiking in the mountains, mountain biking, recreational running. I had a goal to run a marathon before I turned 30. When I accomplished that at 27, I started looking for a bigger challenge and thought of Ironman triathlon. I didn’t know how to swim at all – I had my first lesson a few days before my 29th birthday.

Why I do triathlon: For me, triathlon is the avenue which facilitates the expression of my true self. I LOVE IT!

Triathlon Accomplishments: Have finished 5 Ironman Canada races. Under Sara Gross, I took 1:26 off my previous Ironman time in just a little over 10 months of coaching. Last year, I enjoyed PB after PB (in Half Ironman and Olympic distances as well) because of Sara’s coaching.

Triathlon Goals: To reach my full potential in triathlon.