Dennis Reardon

Coach: Richard Klepacz

Age: 34

Personal: I am originally from Boston, MA and moved down to Atlanta with my family in 1980. I graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. I am currently working at a small animal practice, Mountain Park Plaza Animal Hospital, in Roswell. I enjoy practicing medicine and the satisfaction of helping family pets live a long, healthy life. I have been married for 3 plus years to my beautiful wife, Jaydene. She is originally from Winnipeg, MB and came down to Kennesaw State University on scholarship for cross country. She runs for the Atlanta Track Club women's elite team. We have 3 kids - Kelsey(boxer), Kiwi, and Kaze(our 2 cats).

I became interested in Triathlon as an undergrad student at NC State University. I was hooked after taking a .P.E course specifically geared toward triathlon. As a triathlete for the past 15 years, I have been amazed with the continued growth of the sport at all levels. Triathlon is more than just a hobby to me, it is a way of life. I enjoy not only the competition, but also the friendships I have made with other triathletes along the way.

Athletic Accomplishments:

I have completed 2 ironmans - Ironman Florida(2001) and Ironman Arizona(2007). I have competed for the U.S. National team at the ITU World Championship in 1999, 2004, and 2005. I have also been recognized 8 times as an All-American with multiple honorable mentions. I have also been a two time Georgia state champion. I recently was named the 2007 Southeast regional champion for the 35-39 age group. I have been racing for the Sport Factory elite team for over a year now and look forward to racing on the team again in 2008. 2007 races: Ironman Arizona - 11:05:53 Rock N'Rollman sprint - 3rd overall Chattanooga Waterfront - 12th overall/3rd division West Point Lake - 2nd overall Tugaloo - 3rd overall Emerald Pointe - 1st overall XTERRA Heritage Park Oconee Half Marathon Trail Race - 8th overall

2006 Races:
St. Anthony�s Triathlon� 2:06:19- 22nd/3500 overall � 6th age ranking
Gulf Coast Triathlon� 4:29:10 � 14th/853 overall � 2nd age ranking
Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon� 2:05:16 � 15th/862 overall � 6th elite division
West Point Lake Triathlon� 2:09:03 � 3rd/260 overall
Fall Creek Falls Triathlon� 2:16:49 � 4th/150 overall � 1st age ranking
Firecracker 5K Road Race � 17:10 � 8th/884 overall � 1st age ranking
Marathon of the Palm Beaches � 3:31:49 � 34th/620 overall � 3rd age ranking

2008 Goals: My goal for this year is race well at Ironman Rhode Island 70.3 in July and to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater. I will be tentatively racing: St. Anthony's in April, Peachtree City Internationl in May, West Point Lake in June, Ironman Rhode Island 70.3 in July, Nationals(Portland, OR)/Tugaloo in September, Emerald Pointe in October, and Ironman 70.3 World Championship in November.