Kirk Nelson
Kirk Nelson

In my first-ever triathlon, summer 2002, I found out about, and decided to enter at 11pm the night before the race. I competed under my friend's name of "Brian Treece", as he decided not to race. Race morning we adjusted the seat height and goggle straps. The 400m swim just about killed me, I made up ground on the bike, and pushed the run to finish 3rd in my age-group. Racing in running shorts and flats, I looked and played the part of a runner-turned-newby triathlete.  I moved to Boulder for Chemistry grad school in 2003 and joined the CU triathlon team right away.  Within 2 years I made the decision to quit school early and take my triathlon pro card, and have never looked back! Married to beautiful, loving, supportive wife, Charity, together we have two children, 16 yr old Austin and baby Selah, and an English Pointer dog named Sushi. I compete for the Tri4HIM Elite Triathlon team and am a member of the Tri4HIM Coaching staff.

Home: 
Longmont, CO
What Saddle Do You Ride: 
Podium on TT bike, Breakaway on Road bike
Favorite Music: 
Techno, Switchfoot
Favorite Food: 
Fajitas, Mongolian BBQ, Chocolate Milk
How Do You Relax: 
Naps with daughter Selah, movies with wife Charity
How Do You Prepare For An Event: 
Cup of Coffee, warm-up swim, a kiss from my girls, and prayer
Recent Achievement: 
2011 Boulder 70.3 -- 6th. After a poor swim, I moved up ~5 spots on the bike, then another ~6 spots on the run!
Favorite Quote: 
"Run in such a way as to get the Prize."
What's In Your Transition Bag You Can't Live Without: 
Anti-Friction gel, Salt Tabs
Where Do You See Yourself In Ten Years: 
Doing triathlon ministry with my family.
Career Highlights: 
  • Calgary IM 70.3 -- 4th (2009)
  • Calgary IM 70.3 -- 5th (2010)
  • Kansas IM 70.3 -- 5th
  • Boulder IM 70.3 -- 6th
  • Rev3 Tri Cedar Point Full Rev -- 7th 
  • Lake Stevens IM 70.3 -- 7th (2010)
  • Lake Stevens IM 70.3 -- 7th (2007)
  • Rhode Island IM 70.3 -- 7th
  • Muskoka IM 70.3 -- 7th
  • Longhorn IM 70.3 -- 7th, 70.3 PR time 3:53:23 
  • Cancun IM 70.3 -- 8th
  • Boulder Peak -- 9th
  • Portland Rev3 Half Rev -- 10th
  • Wild Flower Half Iron -- 10th