Blair Folkes

Age: 26

Personal: I have lived in Atlanta for 4.5 years and currently work for Philadelphia Insurance Company as a marketing rep. I got married last April to Ashley Folkes (also a triathlete) and we have one "kid", our dog Cooper. 2008 will be my 5th season competing in triathlons.

Athletic Accomplishments:

2005 Ironman Arizona, 1st place AG (Hawaii qualifier)
2005 Paris Island Triathlon, 1st place AG
2005 Memphis in May Triathlon, 6th place AG
2005 Macon Half IM, 1st place AG
2005 West Point Lake Triathlon, 3rd place AG
2005 Peachtree City Triahlon, 3rd overall female
2005 Tugaloo triathlon, 1st place AG
2005 Ironman Hawaii, 18th place AG

2006 Tri the Parks AG winner
2006 Florida 70.3, 2nd place AG
2006 Hangsgrove Woman's Sprint, 2nd place AG
2006 Ironman Florida, 11th place AG

2007 Dothan Duathlon, 1st overall Female
2007 Tri the Parks Indian Springs, 1st place AG
2007 Hiawassee International Triathlon, 1st place AG
2007 Peachtree City Triathlon, 3rd place AG

2008 Goal: To PR at Ironman Lake Placid. I am also planning on racing Gulf Coast Half IM and several shorter races, TBD.