MEET OUR 2022 AMBASSADORS
Elizabeth Endres
Elizabeth was compelled to start cycling to escape volunteering as support for the BPMS150 - but she never regretted that move! After cycling century rides for nearly a decade, she needed a new challenge so started tri'ing. As of Spring 2020, she's completed a handful of sprint-distance tri's but looks forward to going longer and faster! As a grad of the NTP class of 2019, she looks forward to continuing to build her skills while supporting others. When she isn't biking, swimming, or running she is playing with her three dogs, attempting to supervise her teen daughters, or working to end food insecurity through her work as a social worker with the food banks of Texas. Instagram: @whippetsogood
Elizabeth was compelled to start cycling to escape volunteering as support for the BPMS150 - but she never regretted that move! After cycling century rides for nearly a decade, she needed a new challenge so started tri'ing. As of Spring 2020, she's completed a handful of sprint-distance tri's but looks forward to going longer and faster! As a grad of the NTP class of 2019, she looks forward to continuing to build her skills while supporting others. When she isn't biking, swimming, or running she is playing with her three dogs, attempting to supervise her teen daughters, or working to end food insecurity through her work as a social worker with the food banks of Texas. Instagram: @whippetsogood
Carmen Hanney
After completing her third full marathon, Carmen needed a new fitness challenge. Naturally, a triathlon was next. There was just one small problem - she didn’t know how to swim. She took adult beginner swim classes to learn the basics, practiced ALOT and eventually completed her first sprint-distance triathlon. After her first triathlon she was hooked! Carmen went on to compete in several sprint-distance races and finally had the courage to conquer an olympic-distance triathlon.
After competing in multiple olympic-distance triathlons, Carmen committed to her first half iron-distance triathlon. To date, she’s completed 10 half iron-distance triathlons. Carmen is continuing to challenge herself by training for her first full distance triathlon in 2022 - Ironman Chattanooga. She’s excited to once again be a part of the Austin Triathlon Club Ambassadors program where she can give back to the triathlon community. Triathlon has brought so much joy to her life and she can’t wait to share her experiences with others interested in the sport!
After completing her third full marathon, Carmen needed a new fitness challenge. Naturally, a triathlon was next. There was just one small problem - she didn’t know how to swim. She took adult beginner swim classes to learn the basics, practiced ALOT and eventually completed her first sprint-distance triathlon. After her first triathlon she was hooked! Carmen went on to compete in several sprint-distance races and finally had the courage to conquer an olympic-distance triathlon.
After competing in multiple olympic-distance triathlons, Carmen committed to her first half iron-distance triathlon. To date, she’s completed 10 half iron-distance triathlons. Carmen is continuing to challenge herself by training for her first full distance triathlon in 2022 - Ironman Chattanooga. She’s excited to once again be a part of the Austin Triathlon Club Ambassadors program where she can give back to the triathlon community. Triathlon has brought so much joy to her life and she can’t wait to share her experiences with others interested in the sport!
Brian Kirby
Brian Kirby “Kirby” was born in Ohio and during his time on the Cuyahoga Falls High School cross country team, he fell in love with running. As an adult he has moved several times for work, but through all the moving, running and his family have been his constants. Kirby has completed numerous 5 and 10Ks, seven marathons, one 70.3 and is currently in training to compete in the Ironman-a dream of his for as long as anyone can remember.
Though born in the north, Kirby has become soft thanks to the Texas heat and is likely to look more like Ralphie from A Christmas Story than most when the temps drop below freezing. He loves the sense of community the Austin Triathlon Club brings and looks forward to paying it forward as an ambassador. So, strap on your sneakers and come join the group for a run; Kirby will bring the tunes.
Brian Kirby “Kirby” was born in Ohio and during his time on the Cuyahoga Falls High School cross country team, he fell in love with running. As an adult he has moved several times for work, but through all the moving, running and his family have been his constants. Kirby has completed numerous 5 and 10Ks, seven marathons, one 70.3 and is currently in training to compete in the Ironman-a dream of his for as long as anyone can remember.
Though born in the north, Kirby has become soft thanks to the Texas heat and is likely to look more like Ralphie from A Christmas Story than most when the temps drop below freezing. He loves the sense of community the Austin Triathlon Club brings and looks forward to paying it forward as an ambassador. So, strap on your sneakers and come join the group for a run; Kirby will bring the tunes.
