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Bio

Paul Bakerman

Sports: Swim-Bike-Run.  That's enough, isn't it?

DOB: 7/3/1957

Occupation: Physician.  I am a pediatric ICU doctor at Phoenix Children's

Hospital

Where I live and play: Arcadia

Marital status: Married

Kids:  4

Animals: dog (portuguese water dog)

Favorite workout route: BIKE:  Congress to Yarnell and back RUN:  Estrella competitive track

Favorite race:  Escape from Alcatraz.  Nothing easy about that race

Role model and why: Lance Armstrong.  The best endurance athlete ever.  His drive and determination are unequaled

Proudest moment: In athletics, when I qualified for Kona at IMAZ in 2006

Best Training Tip:  Wean yourself off caffeine before an Ironman race, then take a couple

of Excedrin 1/3 or 1/2 way through the marathon

Gear I can't live without: my favorite tri shorts

Favorite pre-workout/race meal: Pre-race; Boost Plus (2 bottles before an Ironman)

Sport I'd most like to try:  Adventure racing

When I'm not training:  I'm working at the hospital or re-writing a lab book that I publish

Favorite Quote:  "It's better to burn out than to fade away"--Neil Young

Paul post-race at Silverman

Can you believe he just did an Ironman ???

Famous Underwear Run at Ironman Hawaii in 2006

Paul is in the black undies in the back of the middle of the picture

Paul & Arva at the start of the race---thank goodness I'm in charge of taking pictures!!!