Michael Schaefer

Twitter: @mschaefer07

Currently living in: Grafton, OH

Goals for the 2015 season: Increase team participation in training events, especially the TT challenge!
Finish every Spin A ride without getting dropped. PR at Vermillion (this will be tough). Run a full marathon sometime this fall (my first ever) and maybe qualify for Boston (this will be a long-shot!)

“A” races for this year: Maumee, Vermillion

What is your favorite pre-race ritual? Do yoga

What is your greatest accomplishment as an athlete? Qualifying for the Elite wave of the Birkebiener XC skiing marathon.

What is the best advice you can give to a new triathlete? Ride road bikes with a fast group ride, Fast bike = fast tri, and the group ride teaches you to ride fast.

What is the best moment of your triathlon career so far? My first triathlon ever! So fun and friendly, especially compared to bike racing!