Brian Kostura
Hometown: North Olmsted, OH
Occupation: Professional Services Engineer with Hyland Software, Inc.
Number of years racing: 5
Favorite races: Ironman Louisville 2009, Marine Corps Marathon 2007
Goal races for 2010: Cleveland marathon, Amica Ironman 70.3, Rhode Island/Antwerp Ironman 70.3, Ironman Wisconsin
Why do you race triathlons? It has filled the void after competing in college athletics and it gives purpose to my workouts!
What got you into the sport? I wanted to attempt a triathlon for a while, and after competing in the 2006 Corporate Challenge bike race on a mountain bike with smooth tires, one of my teammates suggested that I do the Huntington Triathlon…only 10 days away! Having not attempted to swim any distance in a pool in years I got into the local pool and learned very quickly that being in shape for biking and running does not mean one has the conditioning for swimming… Needless to say, I back floated my way to the swim finish, biked the distance on my mountain bike, ran a 5k, and was on such a high at the end of the race!! I couldn’t believe that I was able to complete such a race I knew I had to do another, and I’ve been hooked ever since!
Favorite thing about training? Finishing!
Favorite thing about racing? Competing with and against my friends!
Favorite key workout that builds your confidence? Anything out of the water!
