President
Michelle Hittner, known as MissyChel to some and loved by all, is our new club president for the 2009 season. She is a registered massage therapist with a love of beer and sport. Whether it is running on the hike and bike, riding the Veloway with friends or teaching boot camp, Michelle does it all with a smile (and the knowledge that there is always a cold one waiting for her after her workout). She is also married to a rockstar named Todd but she doesn’t let her fame and fortune go to her head.
Vice President
Brianna “Breezy” Smith is busy planning some great AD Events for this year. When you see this blur go by, think of someone who not only is setting up the Protest, Buddy, and Bizzarro Du’s but is also making sure our pub runs, happy hours, and bike rides go off with out a hitch! Yes. She is a busy, busy girl!
Marketing and PR
SWF, 5’4″, Asian, 130 lbs(ish). Seeks neurotic people who think “exercise” is not a four letter word. YOU: Must love running and cycling, but open to anyone who will try. I love to do the du’s but still new to them, so be patient and gentle. I secretly enjoy swimming, but we all have our vices. If interested, meet me at the AD events.
Director of Volunteers
Chris Garlington says, “Beware of the quiet inner city kid who picked ROTC over gym in school because they might grow up and become me!” Not fitting the physical build for a endurance cyclist and runner, I love them both. Since moving back to Austin in 2005, I found my passion in all things exercise and pushing my body to the next level. Marathons, century ride, duathlons, and after several attempts triathlons are where I spend the majority of my free time. So if you aren’t racing, volunteer and get all the fun and benefits if not more than the participants.
Secretary
Kris “Jostlin’ Krissy Blue” Morgan is Secretary of the Austin Duathletes. She is a jetsetter seeing some of the world’s finest and most exciting cities – like the amazing Dallas, TX. She loves shoes and often packs an extra suitcase (or ‘baguette’ as she calls it) just to carry her assorted black heels. If you have a question about the different between a slingback and stillhetto, Krissy is your girl. Krissy is a viscious long course competitor, who has dominated World’s. She also loves naming her car and singing outloud to the radio. Looking for an 80′s night Karaoke partner? Krissy just might be your girl!
Treasurer
Panther (on the left), also known as Phil Carmical, is the founder and former president of Austin Duathletes. He originally founded the club as an attempt to make friends in this lonely world. And he really liked the idea that people were willing to pay to do so. He likes to drink beer, run, ride and give his son Dash late night feedings while watching bad 80′s Sci-Fi. He also has a penchant for writing skits and boring his friends with political debate about the price of oil. When he is not running in a dress, he can often be found keeping vigil outside his house hoping to avoid a 4th break in this year.
Board Member at Large
Tim Stansbury became VP of the Austin Duathletes in 2008. He is an avid cyclist and duathlete. He used to be a vegetarian but recently began eating meat in an attempt to become the World’s Strongest Man. Instead of making his muscles bigger, however, it just made his facial hair grow. He is hoping he can grow an equally impressive mullet for the 2008 season and make his dream of finally becoming a full fledged redneck a reality.
Board Member at Large
Stacy Keese is the person in charge of membership for the Austin Duathletes. She’s also the owner and designer of Skeese Greets, Greeting Cards for the Athletically Minded. During her free time, you can find her helping out at Jack and Adam’s Bicycles, or behind her computer creating stuff for Jack and Adam’s Bicycles, or on a race course, not racing, but hauling water, trash or signs for Jack and Adam’s Bicycles. Her significant other is Jack, so that could be the reason. In a former life, she used to run some. Now you can find Stacy in a half mile radius that encompasses her home, her/Panther’s office, the bike shop and many restaurants which she frequents. Her favorite pastime (besides shooting shit with Panther) is hanging out with her two favorite canine companions, Izzie and Violet.