Michael Schaefer
Number of years on SSSMST: Five
Hometown: Merrill, WI.
Currently living in: Grafton, OH
Occupation: Physician
What’s your favorite race? Findley Lake triathlon (so local, so grass roots!)
What’s the best advice you could give? Cheer for everyone, thank the volunteers!
What’s your greatest accomplishment in life? Raising two beautiful girls, and staying married despite triathlon and ski racing!
What’s your favorite book? I have two: The Omnivore’s Dilemma and Alas Babylon
What’s your claim to fame? I am a recent “Elite Level” competitor in Am. Birkebiener XC ski marathon (check out all the posts on this race!)
Words to live by: We must always have old memories but young hearts!
Tell a little about yourself: I switched from bicycle racing to triathlon on a whim in 2005, and was instantly hooked. I was really just looking for something to keep me in shape while not cross-country ski racing. Before long, I found myself on the team and pushing for new PRs and age-group awards each season!
