I am a professional triathlete on teamTBB, an international pro triathlon team whose objective is to use the sport of triathlon to help underprivileged Southeast Asians through humanitarian efforts.
The Bike Boutique
The "TBB" in "teamTBB" stands for The Bike Boutique, the #1 online bike store in Asia and our title sponsor. Their headquarters are in Singapore.
Avia running shoes
I train and race in the Avi-Rhythms, which provide some stability for a runner who is a moderate overpronator like I am. They are extremely lightweight and helped me attain the 3rd fastest female run split at IM China this year, with a heat index over 130!
Cervelo bicycles
I ride the 2009 edition of the P2C. His name is Khan the Warrior Horse! Named after Mulan's trusty steed, this is one fast bike and has helped me attain my fastest bike splits ever this year.
Jeju Island, South Korea
A gorgeous place to train with heat and humidity to give us an edge! Our squad spends the month of September here in the final preparations for the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. It is also the site of my first ironman win!
Mark Cathcart:
official travel sponsor
Mark is a great friend who resides in Austin, TX and was formerly chairman of the UK triathlon club Tri-Force. He helps me out with various travel expenses, or in special cases when we race each other, he hooks me up with the sweetest accommodations! Here is a video blog of where I stayed at for the Florida 70.3--obviously staying there helped me race so well I qualified for my USAT pro card!
Gary Berke Prosthetics
Gary is a certified prosthetist with over 20 years of experience in designing and fitting prosthetic limbs. I did my prosthetic residency under him and work as a CPO at the office when I am not away at training camps or racing. He is the coolest boss ever and essentially my "work sponsor," so hit him up if you or anyone you know needs a fantastic prosthesis.
Blue Seventy Wetsuits
Our team's official wetsuit and speedsuit supplier. Swimming is by far my weakest link in triathlon, so I love having the Helix wetsuit and in warmer temps, the point-zero-3 speedsuit, to give me the biggest edge possible over the fish!
ISM Saddles
I love my saddle--I can ride over 6 hours in it without any crotch discomfort or numbness! In fact, I actually prefer to wear shorts with either a very thin chamois pad or none at all. And no chamois cream needed.
Oval Concepts aerobars
Oval Concepts makes the sexiest handle bars! My warrior horse is equipped with the A701 Laminar Complete Aero Bar and A900 Carbon Single Bend Extensions. This is my first season using "big girl" aerobars and I have been breaking all my previous bike split personal records!
Scody triathlon apparel
Scody is an Australian cycling and triathlon clothing company and provides the best-looking race kits to outfit our squad!
SLS Tri compression
I have been training and racing in the SLS Tri compressions socks and sleeves. I also wear the sleeves for recovery when I'm less active, such as when sleeping! I find that the compression on my calves helps me recover faster and reduces the soreness in my legs.
J & S Auto Repair
If you ever have some car problems in San Francisco, please visit my uncles John and Steve at J&S Auto Repair, located at 484 Eddy Street, in SF. Their phone number is (415) 885-0888 and they were one of my very first sponsors. I think I was promised $200 but instead got a great deal on my first car! even better!