Meet the 2025 Team Bellingham!
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Ana
Bio
I am a surfski paddler and student at Western Washington University. I grew up in Bellingham and started paddling when I was 11 years old with the Bellingham Canoe and Kayak Sprint Team at Lake Padden. Shortly after I started sprint kayaking, my dad started taking me out on the bay in a surfski and I really fell in love with paddling in the open water waves. Since then I have focused on surfski and have raced around the world including three World Championship events, winning the under 18 female division in 2019, finishing 2nd female overall at the 2021 surfski World Champs, and most recently winning the under 23 female division in 2022.
When I am not paddling or doing school work I also love mountain biking and trail running with my dog and using all the outdoor recreation space that Bellingham has to offer!
Proudest Accomplishment
Getting 3rd overall female at the 2022 Doctor, the most competitive ocean race in the world.
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Bennett
Bio
Hi, I’m Bennett. I’m 12 years old and I love to bike, ski and run. I prefer to bike with a friend, but even if I am by myself, I will have a blast. I’m a very dedicated rider and I like to shred. Lately I have been attending bike club at Whatcom Middle School where we take old bikes, fix them up them give them away to people in need of a good time on a bike, but can’t afford it. When I am not riding you can find me hanging out with my friends scootering, skateboarding or playing ultimate frisbee. I go up to the mountain to ski as much as I can. I also love to run and enjoy frequent runs in Cornwall Park and the Galbraith winter race series when I’m not skiing. I’m excited to be on this team!
Favorite Local Race
I would have to go with the Whatcom world cup because of all the amazing people and the fun trails. If you aren’t already doing them then I highly recommend you check them out.
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Cal
Bio
Favorite Local Race
Galbraith Mountain
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Cherilyn
Bio
After taking 20ish years away from competitive triathlon, I started my triathlon 2.0 journey back in January of 2022. Over the last three years, I placed 2nd at USAT Long Course Aquabike Nationals in NY and traveled to Ibiza Spain as part of Team USA for the World Long Course Aquabike Championships! In 2024 I traveled to Utah to race a full distance Aquabike. I am an Athena endurance athlete and I love to inspire people to start their own journey. I am super excited and definitely humbled to be a part of Team Bellingham in 2025!
Proudest Race Accomplishment
Chris
Bio
Favorite Local Place to Train
Whatcom and Skagit county roads are my favorite place to be on my bike.
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Dale
Bio
I was born and raised in Bellingham, WA and I never really want to leave. I was active in sports my entire life and I got into running when I was 36 to stay active because some of the other sports were getting harder to find options for. I have grown to love it and the last few years I have been trying out the local Triathlons and Swimruns and I really like these races. I enjoy cycling, hiking, mountain trail running, swimming, fishing, and paddle boarding. My favorite activity is probably trail running but I really enjoy anything that gets me in the trails or on the water.
I have been married for 17 years and we have 3 kids. I enjoy coaching all three kids in their various sports so that keeps me quite busy when I’m not working. If I’m not working or playing with the family, you can probably find me in the Cascades running around, Fishing in the San Juans, or Paddling in one of the local lakes.
Favorite Local Place To Train
Stewart Mountain is my go to for running, Galbraith for mountain biking, and Padden for swimming!
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David
Bio
I’ve been racing for 20+ years in triathlon and running events. I competed at Highline Community College and WWU in cross country and track. I also raced on the club cycling team at WWU. After college I raced as a professional triathlete and have continued to compete in the local circuit as well as a few destination races taking many podiums and overall wins along the way.
The 2024 primary goal is to return to full strength following a hamstring/hip injury last year. Once healthy the goal is to return to 10k to half marathon road and trail running racing.
When I’m not training, I work as a massage therapist and coach runners and triathletes with Team RunRun. I also enjoy yoga, paddle boarding and am a new dog dad.
Proudest Race Accomplishment
Setting the course record at the Lake Padden Triathlon in 2013.
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Debbie
Bio
I started triathlon about 4ish years ago and fell in love instantly. I went from barely making 4th place in age group at Eagleman 70.3 in 2021 to winning my age group at 70.3 World Championships both 2022 and 2023. I recently took my elite license thru USAT, and I am racing as a professional athlete for 2025. I am also an avid trail running; almost as addicted to trails as I am triathlons!!!
Favorite local place to train
Chuckanut Mountain! The trails for running. The road for cycling. Everything
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Eric
Bio
I’m into all things mountain biking. Whether racing, filming, coaching, or engineering components, I tend to think about mountain biking. Lately, I’ve been passionate about coaching for Galbraith Gravity Racing, training for the BC Bike Race, and working on various mountain bike video projects. Some things that I’m proud of are being on the cover of AMB Magazine for my Tour De EWS, producing two Atmospheric River Rats movies, running my business Jank Components, hosting Pinkbike Academy watch parties, producing World Cup video content for Fox Factory, and most importantly beating Cal Skilsky at the SST Whatcom World Cup by 0.1 seconds 😉(Cal beats me regularly in XC races)
Favorite Local Races
Too many to pick. Galbraith Supreme, WWC, Cascadia Dirt Cup, Cascadia Super Gravel.
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Ethan
Bio
A lifelong athlete, I fell backwards into endurance sports as a way to maintain structure in my life after collegiate sports came to an end. In 2020, I spent one day trying to burn 10,000 calories just to see if I could, and it has been a heck of a journey from there.
Favorite Local Race
Ski to Sea!
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Heather
Bio
I am a 52-year old lifetime athlete, and mom of two amazing teenagers!! I began my athletic career at 4 years old when I joined my first swim team! I swam all the way through college at UC Davis.From there I began racing triathlons, competing in multi day multi sport adventure races and ultra marathon paddling, surfski racing, trail running, mountain biking, SwimRun and my current passion Ninja and Obstacle Course Racing.
Favorite Local Race
Ski to Sea AND Galbraith Community Winter Trail Series!
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Jazzy
Bio
I am 13 years old and an 8th Grader at Whatcom Hills Waldorf School. I have competed on the Bellingham Bay Swim Team for 6 years, competed on the Life Force Ninja Team for 5 years and I am game for most adventures. I like Spartan Races, trail running, skiing, competiting in SwimRun and love the Junior Ski to Sea where I do the kayak leg. This year I am learning competitive diving and I am really excited to take my skills to the open water and do some cool cliff jumping!
Proudest Race Accomplishment
Winning Jr Ski to Sea Middle School Division 2024
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Jessica
Bio
I am a mom, wife, dentist, outdoor enthusiast, and endurance sports addict who has lived in Bellingham for 25 years. Though triathlon is my focus and also enjoy mountain, gravel and road biking, downhill and cross country skiing, trail running and hiking, and even kayaking. I like to be outside as much as possible and to have my family participate in all my endurance fun. Besides work and sport I spend a lot of time cheering on my 2 teenage sons who play competitive high school sports year round. I love to travel and have been to a lot of beautiful places, yet I’m always happy to get home because I think the Pacific Northwest is the best place to live.
Favorite Local Place to Train
Lake Padden
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Joey
Bio
I moved to Bellingham, WA when I was 4 years old and will always consider it to be my hometown. My athletic career started in middle school and high school with Track and Field and rugby for the Chuckanut Bay Rugby Club. After finishing my 14-year career in rugby, I transitioned to a triathlon for a new and exciting challenge. The last 3+ years of triathlon have brought many challenges and accomplishments as I try to figure out three sports, nutrition, grit during a swim workout, and work a full-time job at the same time. In 2024 I was able to complete my first ever Ironman 70.3 in Victora, B.C. When I’m not training for a triathlon, I work at the City of Bellingham Engineering Department in Public Work. I also enjoy going for a walk at the local parks with my wife and dog, stopping in for a mocha at a coffee shop, or hiking many of the great trails in the PNW.
Proudest Race Accomplishment
Finishing my first Ironman 70.3 at 6:01:33. I felt strong throughout and was able to finish with a smile on my face!
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Jonas
Bio
I am a sprint kayak and surfski paddler attending the University of Washington. Growing up in Bellingham established an early and strong love for the outdoors. Throughout my childhood almost any free time was spent outside, mountain biking with my parents and hiking with friends in the vast local greenspaces. In 2013 I began sprint kayaking, and shortly after surfskiing, with the Bellingham Canoe and Kayak Sprint Team at Lake Padden. I was enamored with the feeling of being on the water and loved the freedom and confidence I had to explore different water ways in almost any conditions. Since 2013 I have continued to train in both sprint kayaking and surfski (although my primary focus is on sprint), competing at the local, national, and international level. In 2018 I first qualified for the US Junior National Team and am currently a member of both the US U23 and US Senior National Teams. Over my time competing I have achieved 12 national titles, four international podiums, and one American Record (MK2 500m).
When I’m not on the water I can be found studying Marine Biology and Chemistry at the University of Washington, skate skiing, hiking/backpacking, and cycling.
Favorite Local Race
Ski to Sea
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Kacie
Bio
I am a coach, athlete, wife, mother of 2 small children, and own a local personal training business, Driven Athletics. I have dedicated my life to pushing my own limits with the never ending pursuit of keeping myself and those around me motivated, excited about life, and even a little scared of the next challenge. I competed professionally in tower climbing, ranking top 3 in the world for multiple years, qualified and competed in the Boston Marathon, successfully completed 21 days on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, am a professional inline skater, endurance athlete, personal trainer, runner, swimmer and skier. I love sharing my passions with others, especially my children.
My goal in life is to truly experience every minute of it and to bring as many people as I can with me along this journey!
You can check out Kacie in action at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llaC56qxlAg
Proudest Accomplishment
My proudest accomplishment is inline skating across the United States in 47 days, beating the men’s world record by more than 22 days!
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Kyle
Bio
Born and raised in America’s Dairyland, I grew up in a family of inspiring athletes brimming with midwestern charm. I gained a passion for biking and running from my Ironman parents, while I forged my own path as a skier and climber alongside my older brother and younger sister. Nowadays I have found a home in the epic PNW where I continue to share these passions with family and friends, albeit on a grander stage. For work I do backcountry trail maintenance across the state, and In my free time I’m devoted to earning my stripes as a mountaineer. I made strides this past season ticking off several volcanoes including our very own Komo Kulshan on skis, as well as several classic Cascadian rock climbs. I have also re-ignited an interest in races and competitions- my favorite being the Ski to Sea. In this event I have raced as a road cyclist twice. I have also taken up trail running, completing the Wallace falls 22 miler in 2023 (and taking second in my age group!). I love when an event includes several disciplines or a little twist. On my mind for the coming months are skimo races, gravel rides, my first marathon, and a million slogs in between.
Favorite Local Race
Ski to Sea!
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Max
Bio
A native of Northern Minnesota, I grew up playing most of the team sports and avoided running when possible. While living in Colorado in my 20s and spending a lot of time hiking in the mountains, one weekend I swapped out my heavy hiking boots for an old pair of road shoes, found trail running and have been hooked since. I was soon spending my free time going out for local trail runs and seeing the benefits of building my endurance to help me move quickly through the mountains.
Favorite Local Race
Chuckanut 50k
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Sarah
Bio
From gymnastics to pole vaulting comes triathlon? I discovered a passion for bikes on a bike ride with my dad my freshman year of college. I am entering my 4th year of racing triathlon, I realize that have grown a strong passion and dedication to this sport. My goal is to become a professional and I am grateful for Pacific Multisports’ support in this effort. Outside of the occasional outdoor rock climb and mountaineering adventure with my partner, Andy Dewey, my passion is triathlon. In the winter I love to do the local cyclocross series and ski. I am proud to represent Bellingham and Pacific Multisports for another year.
Proudest Race Accomplishment
Winning the Cascade Cross Race Series – Cat B
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