Louis – Service Tech/True Cyclist
Nate – Sales associate/Beard grower
Matt finishing the Heart of Amercia Marathon
Eric at Club Cross Coutnry Nationals
Pat at Club Cross Coutnry Nationals
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About Us
In 1986, Steve Stonecipher-Fisher opened Tryathletics’ doors at the corner of 4th and Broadway in the Flat Branch Creek area of Columbia. Steve moved Tryathletics to the present building, at 1605 Chapel Hill Rd. in 1997, to provide larger floor space, better parking an easier to reach location and quick access to the MKT Trail.
"We want to give everyone the most knowledgeable service" says Steve, so he has an array of local athletes working for him. From runners to bikers and swimmers the people at Tryathletics know and use what they sell. Tryathletics is very active in sponsoring and supporting pretty much any running, walking, biking and swimming event in Columbia. Tryathletics also sponsors and is active in the Columbia Track Club. You will find friendly and experienced people to take care of all your needs at Tryathletics.
*Meet the Staff
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Steve – The man, the legend
Tryathletics was opened in 1986 by Steve Stonecipher-Fisher. Steve has lived in Columbia for 32 years, married 27 years and has a son, Ryan. Steve is involved in many local events and is race director for The Show Me Games Triathlon and St Patrick’s Day 5k among others.
Steve brings years of experience to Tryathletics and his customers. He began running in 1971 on the Sedalia high school track and cross country team. Steve also ran for the University of Missouri track and cross country teams. He holds the 3 mile indoor record at MU set in 1978. In 1983 he place 37th in the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:16:36. This feat qualified him for the Olympics trial which he ran in 1984. Steve placed 40th with a time of 2:22. This experience and his friendly attitude toward people make Tryathletics a great store to shop for your running, biking and swimming needs. |
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Matt - Sales associate/All around nice guy
A Tryathletics employee since June 2004, Matt brings a diverse athletic background and loads of experience to the staff. He is a former triathlete and a current regular on the local road racing circuit, running for Tryathletics and the Columbia Track Club. He can also often be seen on the roads of Columbia commuting by bike to and from work, school, the grocery store, or just about anywhere else!
Matt is in his junior year at Columbia College studying Business Administration and hopes to graduate sometime 2009. He is training for this year’s Boston Marathon, with his goal being to “beat Lance Armstrong”. |
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Nate – Sales associate/Beard grower
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Eric – Sales associate/Doppelganger
Eric Bunch joined the Tryathletics Crew in the summer of 2006 to supplement his waning income and to enable his unhealthy addiction to running and bikes and junk. Sometimes he masquerades as Cornelius from Planet of the Apes or Cocoa sans kitten.
In addition to selling awesomeness at Tryathletics, Eric currently works for the PedNet Coalition, leading cycling encouragement and educational programs for adults and children. As a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor, he teaches the Confident City Cycling, Commuting, and Bike Pro courses.
Currently, Eric is training for the Boston Marathon, hoping to improve on his 2:33:04 marathon PR. You are likely to see him out on the roads and trails training with his scrawny buddies. You might also spot him commuting on his singlespeed around town. Be sure to say hi!
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Patrick – Sales associate/shoe guru
Patrick Hanson, who has been with the Tryathletics family for five years brings his experience as a competitive runner and as a coach to the shoe room floor.
Patrick, who competed at William Jewell College and now for Tryathletics and the Columbia Track Club has competed in major U.S. championship races as well as local and regional events such as winning the Heart of America Marathon in 2005, becoming one of the youngest winners in the history of the event.
Patrick also recently became an assistant Cross Country and Track coach at William Woods University in Fulton MO. He is known as a regional "Shoe Guru" and has spoken at many events including the Rusk Lectureship on Sports Rehabilitation at the University of Missouri Medical School here in Columbia. |
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Louis – Bike Mechanic/True Cyclist
Louis loves bikes. He has been employed at Tryathletics since the summer of ’07 and has quickly become an integral part of the team.
Louis is an avid cyclist who has been racing on the road, on the trails, and on the cyclocross circuit since the age of 12. He now races for Dogfish as well as Mizzou’s collegiate team. Louis recently moved up to the ‘expert’ mountain bike class and has a full schedule of races planned for 2008.
When he’s not on the bike or in the shop, Louis spends his time at Mizzou working towards his fine arts degree in Sculpture. He hopes to obtain his Masters and teach sculpture at the college level. |
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Jan – Service Tech
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Michael – Sales Associate
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Tim – Sales Associate
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