Athlete of the Month:  Craig Pansing  

26 year old Craig Pansing is in his prime!!! In high school Craig ran cross country for three years and track & field for four years where he specialized in the mile, getting his PR down to a 4:48! He simultaneously dedicated four years to Tae Kwon Do giving himself all over body balance and great discipline.

At the University of Arizona Craig considered swimming. He joined the club team and was a bit frustrated on the first swim when he "was beaten by 12 year old girls". So, the very next night he joined the triathlon team. That really was a perfect spot for Craig. His favorite race is split between Kona (he's been before and he'll go again) and the Tucson triathlon; a sprint that's held three times a year and encircles the university campus. He's probably done that race a dozen times and associates it with as both a great test of fitness and something to share with friends.

Craig finished 9th in his age group at Ironman Arizona just last week and his next stop is the ITU Age Group World Championships in Vancouver.

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