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Chris Bergland

 
Age - 37

Hometown - New York City

Years Running - 20

Type of running you like?

Ultramarathons, Ironman, Ultra-distance Triathlons

Where do you run?

I do a lot of running on the Treadmill but I also run in Central Park and along the Hudson and East River.

Testimonial/Experience with the tetratsok?

These socks are incredible!! Not only are they great for preventing blisters but they turn the 'toes that slip to the toes that grip'. By allowing my toes to take hold inside the sneakers my feet take on a dexterity which improves my entire stride. I feel nimble and agile when I'm running in the tsoks. I like them for cycling too for the same reason-each peddle stroke is improved by the ability to pull with my toes inside the shoes.

Philosophy/Motto Goals?

Work Hard. Aim High. Have Fun.

Family life?

Very single-but I'm working on it!

Running/Tri Clubs you attend?

I am the coordinator of the Chelsea Piers Triathlon Club in Manhattan.

Favorite foods?

Turkey Sandwiches, Salt and Vinegar Potato chips, cookies, coffee-Is that a food?

Favorite Race?

The Kiehl's Badwater Ultramarathon

Worst Race?

Ironman Germany 2000-my only DNF. It was freezing on the bike, I was underdressed. I got hypothermia and had to drop out.

Favorite movie?

Harold and Maude

Miles a week? 50-80

Your dream training program?

My life and training here in New York City is ideal for me-I thrive on the energy of the city and Central Park is great for running and biking. I do like to get out and

Other sports?

Triathlon-- I have been doing Ironman races for about 10 years. I've been to Hawaii 5 times and won the Triple Ironman (7.2 mile swim/336 mile bike/78.6 mile run) three years consecutively 2000, 2001, 2002.

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