Amanda Chubb-Way

AKA: Manda or "chubb-way eat fresh!"
Sales Associate

I did my first ever triathlon when I was 11 years old and got hooked on the sport, and have been training off and on for tri's since then. This summer I am aiming towards my first olympic distance.

Ask me about: Try-a-Tri's or Kids of Steel Racing

My triathlon personality: very laid back. Always looking to "tri hard" but have way to much fun while doing them!

My claim to fame is: My older brother Luke Way.

My favourite thing at Tri-it is: the crazy people...and Newton shoes.

Ciara Kary

AKA: Cia
Sales Associate

I've been running since the age of 9 and I am currently a member of the University of Guelph Cross Country Team.

Ask me about: Running!!

My triathlon personality is: Driven

My claim to fame is: A member of the 2010 & 2011 Canadian Cross Country Junior team. I feel so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to represent my country in both North American and World Championships.

My favorite thing at Tr it is : Other than the amazing Tri it Staff I am going to have to go with the Bonk Breakers. I dare you to try one and not get addicted!

Jordan Bryden

AKA: Jay
Get er done guy!

Triathlete, Swim Coach, Member of tricommitment.com

Ask me about: ANYTHING! Seriously, come up and introduce yourself and ask me about any aspect of triathlon. I have been in the sport for over 15 years and would love to help you with any aspect of the sport! I've been swimming for 14 years competitively and have worked with the best coaches in Canada.

My Triathlon personality is: A bit Goofy, Serious before races but still.

My claim to fame is: 33rd place at the 1996 Calgary Kids of Steel 10 and under division.

Rose Serpico

AKA: Rose Petal
Position: Owner / Empress

Helping people on the journey is my passion. Nothing gets my more jacked up then seeing people live their dream, especially women and kids.

Ask me about: Style and branding
My Triathlon personality is: Just so blessed to be there
My claim to fame is: My husband and my kids
My favorite thing at Tri it is: Besides the staff...anything new "what's in the box".

Brian Del Castilho

AKA: Papa
Owner

Brian was a principal and teacher for 32 years. He has been married to his beautiful wife for 38 years and they have four children and five grandchildren whom they enjoy spending time with.

Ask me about: Wetsuits
My triathlon personality is: Patient
My claim to fame is: 27 minutes faster swim time than IMC 2010 compared to 2007.
My favorite thing at Tri It is: Working with our staff and meeting our customers.

Richelle Love

AKA: Lovely
General Manager

Richelle has been involved with triathlon for the past 10 years. Her passion carries through in the store and as a triathlon coach. Richelle competes in a variety of distances of triathlon from sprint to Ironman and even Xterra triathlons.

Ask me about: Heart rate monitors
My triathlon personality is: Off road!
My claim to fame is: I am always smiling when I am racing - some people even call me "Smiley".
My favorite thing at Tri It is: the Luna bike shorts.

Katie Frauts

AKA: Frautsie
Coach & Helper Outer

I am a phys ed, sports med, english high school teacher, I have coached runners for almost 20 years specializing in long distance, cross country, track, ultra runners and the very FUN transition run, have coached bike classes at Tri-It for three indoor seasons with the best post brick baked goods, I love running but know that my body needs more balance so picked up a little swimming, cycling and core, I
also love being in the mountains hiking and cross country skiing and believe we all need balance with our training.

Ask me about: Post brick treats

My Tri personality: I am lucky to be able to do this so SUCK It up!!!

My claim to fame: Love the plank!

My fave thing at Tri It: The community of amazing people and the family feeling you get every time you walk in the door.

Erin Reid

Coming soon.

If you happen to see Erin at Tri It, remind her that she needs to write her bio for the website.

Thanks!

Jill Kirker

AKA: The old grey goose
Product Consultant and Warranty Expert

Love my job at Tri-it because you can help so
many people; both those new to the sport or those veterans who are looking for the latest greatest equipment.

Ask me about: Absolutely anything. Triathlon can be a complex sport and for new folks, there can be lots of questions. So there are no stupid questions at Tri-it

My Triathlon personality is: Training and racing wtih an "attitude of gratitude".

My claim to fame is: I was not an athlete in my early years and took up triathlon as an older runner looking for a change. This was many years back; back before they had sprint races, indoor spin classes, aero bottles, or compression.

My favourite thing at Tri it is: The special Tri It jerseys; great color for being highly visible on the road; choice of lively blue or wild pink. Every time I wear my pink jersey, I get wonderful comments.

Jeremy Roles

AKA: Jer
Sales Associate

I started racing triathlons at the age of 14 with a
competitive swimming background. I started out in the Kids of Steel program and then went onto Junior Elite for four years and U23 for a year.

Ask me about: My experience racing at the 2009 Canada Summer Games

My triathlon personality is: Currently very laid back and just in it for fun while I finish my engineering degree at the University of Calgary.

My claim to fame is: Welll, I am pretty well known for being the absolute master on race day nutrition. Just kidding, but I can tell you what you shouldn’t do.

Luke Way

AKA: Coach Luke, Luker, Bike Doc, Bike Whisperer, Stud!!
Product consultant, Odd Jobs, Guy who like to hang at the store.

I like long walks in the mud and prefer smooth over chunky peanut butter.

Ask me about: Anything Triathlon, Ironman, Xterra. Don't ask me about sport Bra's because I have no idea about them!

My Triathlon personality is: Coach, fitter, ironman, Xterrite, all around good guy!

My claim to fame is: Still trying to be famous.

My favorite thing at Tri it is: How can I pick just one... Honey Stinger Chews.

Eric Ball

AKA: Any variation of my last name.
Sales Associate

Currently attending Queen Elizabeth High School in grade 12, but I'm off to McGill next year. I play soccer, volleyball and basketball as far as sports go.

Ask me about: Defeet socks, I've had exposure to them since I was about six years old. (This one is supposed to be the informative sort of thing right?)

My Triathlon Personality is: Unbeknown to me because I've yet to participate in one.

My claim to fame is: The fact that I legitimately enjoy totaling cash in my head.

My favorite thing at Tri-it: Well that's a toss-up between the wetsuits and all the compression gear. I find the fabrics and the complexity of the garments really interesting.

Chris Kennedy

AKA: CK
Chippendale Dancer turned Sales Associate

More afraid of not living, than of dying

Ask me about: Trekking in Nepal, rock climbing in Thailand, camel riding in India, or anything triathlon related.
My Triathlon personality is: Go hard and long which
usually makes for good times, if you know what I mean.
My claim to fame is: The road less traveled ... makes for more fun, and better stories.
My favorite thing at Tri it is: During racing season people think I look too skinny and show up with edible treats.

Madi Serpico

AKA: Madi Pants
Sales Associate

Jr. Elite Triathlete

Ask me about: Triathlon gear
My triathlon personality is: Perseverance
My claim to fame is: Racing Xterra Worlds 2010 with
Richelle and Jordan.
My favorite thing at Tri-It is: My Tri-It family and the beginner triathletes.