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I have the deepest gratitude for those who believe in me and support my racing career. Without the individuals behind these businesses I would not be able to devote myself to this sport. If you have the opportunity to offer your patronage to these businesses, you will also be supporting me.

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE	Little Caesars Pizza has been proudly serving delicious products for nearly 50 years. Little Caesars only use the finest ingredients. Little Caesars' dough is made fresh each day, and their cheese is freshly shredded – never frozen! Little Caesars world famous pizza sauce contains a secret blend of spices that their customers love. Today, Little Caesars is the largest carry-out pizza chain internationally with restaurants on five continents. In addition to efforts made by individual restaurants world-wide, Little Caesars Pizza is true to its belief in giving back to the communities in which it serves. At the heart of Little Caesars' philosophy is a deep commitment to its franchisees, colleagues and community. To find store locations near you, read about franchise opportunities, or learn more about the company, check out Little Caesars' web page.
	*RecoveryPump* (recoverypump.com) is an Active Pneumatic Compression System used for recovery in the maximal, endurance sports arena. This system helps clear metabolic waste during rest and recovery. The *RecoveryPump* system is a Sequential, Intermittent, Pneumatic, Compression Pump that inflates 4 chambered sleeves from the foot to the hip. Receiving massaging compression feels great and is very restorative. With maximal exertion, like my training for and racing in triathlon, the body’s natural rhythm cannot keep up with clearing the produced waste. It is a fact of life that the arterial system is designed to deliver lots of fuel for the Fear-Flight response but the venous system does not have corresponding capacity to keep up for long duration. The arterial system has much more capacity than we can use under most circumstances. The problem is getting the waste removed so that fatigue does not set in or getting the waste removed quickly so that we are ready to perform in the shortest time possible. We are designed to flee and then have adequate time to recover. How much time to recover is a challenge for the endurance athlete. I use my *RecoveryPump* every day for these reasons and clearly notice the benefits in my recovery. It combines the benefits of active and passive recovery at the same time while I'm laying down. My RecoveryPump is an integral part of my training and recovery regime. For details about purchasing a Recovery Pump, contact Doug Weatherby, dweatherby@recoverypump.com or go to RecoveryPump.com for more details.
	Jack and Adam's Bicycles in Austin, Texas is far and away the best bike shop. The staff are dedicated to the satisfaction of their customers, the sport of triathlon, and positively contributing to their community. Jack and Adam's provides bicycle sales, maintenance, and fitting services. Their love for the sport and the community is evident in the quality of their work. If you are in the Austin area, stop by the store at the corner of Barton Springs Road and Lamar. You can still be part of the Jack and Adam's family by visiting their new on-line store.
	Felt Bicycles is committed to its mission to design, develop, and deliver the best bicycles in the world. Every Felt bike – road or off-road, high end performance to entry level recreation-is meant to make the cycling experience the best it can be. Whether climbing the steepest peaks of the Tour de France, bombing singletrack trails, racing a first triathlon or commuting to work, each promises uncompromised performance, comfort, and efficiency. I am excited to be partnered with such a great company. This year, I will be riding the new 2011 Felt DA. This is the bike that has already left the competition in the dust. With UHC Ultimate+Nano carbon fiber material – shaped through extensive Computational Fluid Dynamics engineering and real-world testing. It’s 14% more aerodynamic and 13% stiffer than the last generation DA. I will also be training on the Felt AR road bike. I am proud to be part of the Felt bicycles family.
	The research conducted by HED Cycling result in the most advanced and aerodynamic wheels and components in the cycling world. This year, I will be riding HED wheels in training and racing. I will ride the HED Ardennes for training. For racing, I'll be riding a HED Stinger 7 or 9 front wheel and Stinger Disc or Stinger 9 rear wheel depending on the race course. I will also be riding the HED Corsair aero bars on my Felt DA.
	Champion System (www.champ-sys.com) is the premier custom sports clothing manufacturer. They have taken a new approach to custom teamwear. Champion System has the highest quality custom garments, the lowest and most flexible minimums in the business, unlimited colors with full sublimination, and a simple all-inclusive pricing structure. This enables the customers, teams and individuals alike, to achieve their custom professional look. Champion System provides custom performance and casual clothing for cycling, triathlon, running, nortic skiing, wrestling, and motor sports. Look for me to be training, racing, and hanging around in Champion System clothing this year!
	I am proud to be a member of PowerBar's Team Elite. I have been a user of PowerBar's products for years, so it's a great honor to be a part of the team. The PowerBar gels are by far my favorite sports energy gel on the market and you'll always see a couple PowerBars sticking out of my bike jersey pockets on long rides. PowerBar also has an unparalled product breadth to suit all of my training, racing, recovery, and lifestyle needs. I am happy to be a part of such a great company and team!
	Advanced Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary state-of-the-art practice. They treat some of the nation's top athletes and also specialize in motor vehicle accidents, personal injury and worker's compensation. Their service include Active Release Technique soft tissue management, physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, sports rehabilitation, practical therapy, Trigger Point Technology therapy, acupuncture, anodyne therapy, and decompression therapy. Advanced Rehabilitation now has three offices around the Austin, Texas area. Advanced Rehabilitation is pivotal in helping keep me training and racing injury-free.
	Hill County Running Company is an Austin-based running store. It provides high quality running shoes, clothing, and equipment. They are also committed to contributing back to the community, supporting groups and events throughout the central Texas area. Hill Country Running Company is an important part of the Austin running community.
	Xterra Wetsuits make the most technologically advanced wetsuits and speedsuits in the world. The Vendetta wetsuit features Yamamoto's Nano SCS rubber which traps additional air bubbles for enhanced levels of buoyancy. SCS Nano Skin rubber also has a lower friction coefficient (0.026) than any other wetsuit rubber, which enables you to glide across the water easier and with less drag. The Velocity-M speedsuit is the fastest speedsuit available on the market. It has been approved for use by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) to be used at all of its Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events. I use both the Vendetta wetsuit and Velocity-M speedsuit.
	SBR Sports Inc. makes the three premier products TriSwim, TriSlide, and Foggle. TriSwim has three great post-swimming products that prevent my hair and skin from drying out from chlorine. In the TriSwim line are shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. I'm no longer getting comments about "straw hair" or getting dry, itchy skin after swim practice. TriSlide is a spray-on skin lubricant to prevent chafing and skin irritation from training. I've been using TriSlide and even on the hottest, most humid Austin summer day, I come back from a long run 100% chafe-free when I use TriSlide. The spray on application is also MUCH more sanitary than the competing roll-on skin lubricants. Foggle is an anti-fog product in convenient single cloth packaging. I keep Foggle cloths in my swim bag to avoid annoying fogged up goggles during practice. Look for these product in your local triathlon or swim shop or visit www.sbrsportsinc.com
	Gilbert Tuhabonye is a great and inspirational running coach. His group, Gilbert's Gazelles is the best running program in the Austin area. Running with Gilbert and the Gazelles has helped to bring my running to the next level. The Gazelle Foundation is Gilbert's organization which implements charitable efforts to improve life for people in Burundi, Africa and offers educational assistance to children of our community. It was founded by runners seeking to encourage the entire community to support victims of adversity through running-related programs. It's founder, Gilbert Tuhabonye has been an important mentor and inspiration to me as I've developed as an athlete and person. I am forever grateful to Gilbert for his belief in me and for the manner by which he leads by example in life.
	Kreutz Photography was formed in response to the increasing demand for quality candid action photos of athletes (young and old) at various recreational activities, sporting events and athletic competitions. Subjects include individuals at the youth, amateur, and professional level. The business provides the customer with the highest quality photos and the ease and convenience of on-line purchase. The outstanding quality is achieved by using the latest digital camera equipment available combined with the skills of a professional photographer. Most of the images on this website have been provided by Kreutz Photography.