Robyn Karlage

Hometown:  Edgewood, KY (currently living in Memphis, TN)

Education:  Undergrad – University of Kansas (Exercise Science degree)

Graduate (masters) – University of Memphis (Exercise Physiology); will graduate in May, 2008

Occupation: Graduate Assistant; Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Discipline: Triathlon

Strengths:  Swimming; weightlifting

Category: Age group 20-24

Years Racing: 2

Blog page: http://robynkarlage.blogspot.com

2008 Objectives:       Finish Ironman Louisville; Finish in the top 15% of age group at bigger races; decrease my run pace time; learn how to pace better on the bike; Place top 3 in any race!

Favorite race: Halfmax 2007.  I never thought I could finish a race at that distance, but I did AND qualified for World Championships!  It motivated me to sign up for Ironman Louisville 2008.

Admirable Athlete:  Sister Madonna Buder.  Anyone who can still compete at age 77 is AMAZING and so inspirational.

Unique information or story about you: Last year, I competed in the Memphis in May triathlon (2007) with a stress fracture in my ankle.  Even though it hurt very badly, I am a stubborn athlete and I ran the whole 10K.  By the end, it was completely broken and I was in a cast for 6 weeks.  I guess I deserved that one!

Most embarassing (race) moment:  At the Ole Miss Rebel Man Sprint triathlon 2007, and it was VERY early in the morning.  The person marking my legs asked me if I was on a team.  Since I was a member of Defined Fitness Training, LLC, I replied “Yes”.  She wrote a “T” on the back of my calf, and I was wondering why she had written that instead of my age.  I then figured out why.  She was asking if I was on a RELAY, but said “team”.  So, really, I think I was right and SHE was wrong!  Anyway, I had to have them remark my leg, and the rest of the day people were asking what was written on my calf.

other tidbits/info:  I was a diver at the University of Kansas from 2002-2006.

Top Results: 

-Halfmax National Championships 2007 – 5^th AG finish (Qualified for World Championships)

-Memphis in May 2007 – 14/26 AG finish