Laura Camann
Age: 28
Hometown: Lansing, MI
Primary Sport: Triathlon

Mini Bio: I started swimming when I was eight and continued on through high school, college, and now masters swimming.  I grew up biking with my family and decided to try out running as a new way to stay in shape after college. Last year I decided to try something new:  triathlon.  My first "real" race was the Steelhead half-Ironman last August.  I had done sprint distance races before with the staff of the school district I teach in, but none that were sanctioned events.  I enjoyed training and pushing myself and hope to complete the Hawaii Ironman sometime in the next few years.

FUN FACTS
Favorite Quote: "Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight."
Favorite Sound: waves
Favorite Book: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Peterson
Favorite Place to Travel: The beach

Training Tip... You can always go a little bit more.

What sports achievement are you most proud of? Finishing a half-Ironman last August.

Meredith Gordon
Age: 29
Hometown: New Albany, OH
Primary Sport: Running

Mini Bio: I have always been involved with sports--gymnastics, tennis, basketball, track, rowing--but it was not until after I graduated college that I took up distance running.  I studied A LOT in college and when I graduated I had too much time on my hands. I grew up watching my dad run marathons and saw him qualify for Boston, so I thought I would try the marathon. Now it's something my dad and I share.  We train and race together. To date I have run 7 marathons including two Bostons and one half Ironman.

FUN FACTS
Favorite Book: The Idiot Girls Action Adventure Club
Favorite Induldence: Hot chocolate
Favorite Athlete:  Andre Agassi
Favorite Website: http://meredithrunningworld.blogspot.com

What sports achievement are you most proud of? Qualifying for the Boston Marathon. I also have a state title on the floor exercise for gymnastics.

Today I race because… God gave me the ability.