Pam Phelan
Started Running in 2004--first race was New Times 10k--triathlons--first race was Chino Valley Tri 2008
Date of Birth: 10/29/70
Occupation: Physician Assistant Interventional Radiology at Banner Thunderbird Hospital
What part of town do you live in: Northwest Peoria
Marital Status: Married to Kevin for 17 years
Kids: son Joshua 15, daughter Kelsey 13
Animals: Golden Retriever-Roxy
Favorite workout route: Anywhere in Northwest Valley. Paradise Valley & Biltmore Estates is nice too! Thunderbird park for hiking/hill workouts
Favorite race: Triathlon-Mountain Man HIM in Flagstaff. First RAGNAR Relay 2010...2011 was fun too :)
Role model and why: This is a hard one..... I consider many people in my life role models for different reasons. If I had to choose I would say my parents, particularly my mother...she taught me the value of perserverence. My dad taught me to stay true to myself and my beliefs
Ideal weekend: Playing, Traveling with my family
Proudest moment:for myself it has been finishing any race particularly my first full PF Chang marathon in 2008.
Watching my daughter finish a sprint triathlon
Best training tip: Don't ignore an injury...get it checked out....It won't go away on it's own
Gear I can’t live without: Sunglasses
Favorite pre-workout/race meal: LOVE PASTA, bagel with peanut butter. Post race-NO food item is safe :)
Sport I’d most like to try: Race car driving
When I’m not training I’m spending time with my family, traveling
Favorite Quote: Arete-"Reach your highest human potential"