Name: Ryan Bertram

Age: 28

Personal: : I began endurance sports about ten years ago when I discovered long distance hiking on the Appalachian Trail. This led me to other activities such as bicycle touring and triathlons. I completed a bicycle tour from New Hampshire to California in 2003. In 2005 I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. I am always looking for a new challenge so I took up triathlons in 2008. I teach band at Duluth Middle School when I am not participating in any of the previously listed activites.

Athletic experience/accomplishments: 2010

*Beast of the East Half Ironmon- 1st AG /6th OA

*Paris Mountain Triathlon- 2nd AG

*Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon (Alpharetta)-
1st OA

2009

*Just Tri It Sprint Triathlon (Gainesville)- 1st
AG/4th OA

*Completed Ironman 70.3 Augusta

2008

*Greenville Sprint- 1st Novice

*Emerald Pointe Sprint- 2nd AG

*Completed White Lake Half

2010 Goals: My goals for this year include finishing in the top three of my age group in every local race with at least one top three overall. I also hope to improve my Augusta 70.3 time by at least 10 minutes.