2025 Board Members

Hi, I’m Aaron! I joined GGTC in 2019, right before the Pandemic. This was after falling in love with open water swimming, joining friends on their ALC training rides, and doing my first sprint triathlon. I spotted the club logo in Marin and realized there were triathlon clubs and I didn’t have to train alone. I joined as a guest for an AP swim (my first perimeter) and track, and I was sold!

GGTC became a big part of my life and I became an Ambassador in 2022 in order to give back to the club. I never guessed my triathlon journey would include five Olympic triathlons, three Half Ironmans, two sprints, Escape from Alcatraz, two six mile long Bridge to Bridge swims and even a FULL IRONMAN (IMCA) in 2024.

Highlights of GGTC have been Training Weekend in the woods, bonding during the training programs (SDP and LDP), track and Kezar beers afterwards, and leading the winter sunset swims at Aquatic Park with my fellow polar bears.

I also captain and play on tennis teams (my first sport), am a member of SERC, and am currently privately coached by Megan Tobin (TMT.) For work, I compose music and make sounds for video games (beep bop boop!) This year I am especially excited to have been voted on as the A-Team leader, representing our fantastic team on the board.

I was born and raised near Sacramento where I swam competitively, biked leisurely, and ran only from my inner demons. I moved to Chicago in 2010 where my tri-curiosity was piqued by the incredibly alluring Lake Shore Path; biking along the lake seemed obvious, but I surprised myself by waking up one day wanting to join the hordes of runners I saw every day. This is when I discovered “runners high” and never looked back.

I moved to San Francisco in 2021 with just my trusty steel steed. I decided pretty quickly I needed friends, a pandemic-friendly hobby, and probably a lighter bike. GGTC has given me all that (ok so I bought my own bike) and more. This club is full of the most ridiculous and generous people I have ever met and I love that I’m now part of it.

In 2025 I’m excited to do the short distance program. I also plan to be the loudest and most obnoxious cheerleader at as many events as I can, including track night. See you in the water!

Hello! Growing up I was never really a fan of running or any type of endurance sport; I spent my days in a wrestling room and at tournaments on the weekends. After college and while living in DC, I agreed to do the Navy-Air Force half marathon then followed that up with a trail marathon in 2017. I caught the triathlon bug while training for that marathon and decided that Santa Cruz 70.3 would be a good fit. Despite almost turning around and calling it a day after the first 100 meters, I finished the race and immediately signed up for Santa Rosa 70.3 in 2019. Fast forward to 2021, I moved to San Francisco and joined GGTC right away. I had just signed up for Ironman Lake Placid and thought joining a club would be a great way to meet people and improve my training.

I can honestly say that joining GGTC has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving here. I’ve discovered an amazing community, met so many great friends, improved in all 3 disciplines, completed my first Ironman, and most importantly realized my love for the sport!

Looking forward to all of the GGTC events and hanging out with fellow members in 2025!

I grew up in California (San Jose) where I swam competitively for many years. Recently I caught the triathlon bug after watching my friend train for Ironman Oklahoma City in 2021.

I joined GGTC shortly after and competed in my first triathlon with the spring Oly program (Napa). Then my second (Half Moon Bay). And my third (Alcatraz). And my first 70.3 (Santa Cruz). And my first marathon (CIM). So yes, by “caught the triathlon bug” I meant “grew hopelessly addicted.”

Triathlon is a wonderful sport(s), and GGTC is an amazing community of kind, motivating, Lycra-wearing people. I can’t wait to get to know you as we train for another 70.3, or my first full Ironman (Ironman California), and hopefully a shot at world champs down the road.

As your communications director I manage the weekly newsletter and social media accounts among other things. I’m always looking for new content ideas and fun ways to share all the amazing stories from this club, so please don’t hesitate to hit me up with your suggestions!

I grew up swimming, biking and running! It wasn’t until 2019 however, that I put it all together. My roommate at the time convinced me to do a Sprint in Napa and I said why not! I haven’t looked back since.

I mostly like to open-water swim and bike. Running was a necessary evil that you had to master to save your life (e.g. running to catch the train, running because you’re late, running away from zombies, etc). Who would’ve guessed that Wednesday Track would become my favorite weekday or that I’d fall in love with trail running or that I’d run a marathon!

GGTC has been such a pivotal part of my life for gaining athletic endurance and building close friendships. From competing in 70.3s to running marathons, I’ve never been more encouraged to push my limits and fulfill all the crazy endurance dreams. Furthermore, the friends I’ve made through the club have been *chefs kiss* best in class. I am incredibly grateful for my experience thus far and look forward to giving back to this inspiring community in any way I can.

I’m beyond thrilled to be part of the Board and can’t wait for all of the 2025 adventures!

I moved to San Francisco in January 2018 as a keen cyclist and an OK-runner. I joined GGTC for two reasons – to find something to focus my efforts on outside of work and to meet people in the Bay Area (making new friends in your 30s is HARD!). Joining GGTC is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I feel in the best shape ever and have made a fantastic group of friends.

When I’m not swimming, cycling or running, I’m a brewer at Barebottle Brewing. If I’m not there, I can be found cultivating my Scotch Whisky collection, filling our “salad drawer” with beers, or sampling the best food and drink in the Bay Area with my husband (and GGTC Ex Officio), Brett.

This year, I’ll be captaining the OLY program and doing a race I never thought I’d do – Escape from Alcatraz!

Hi everyone, I’m excited to be your sponsorship director for 2025 and I’m looking forward to a great year! I first joined the club because a friend of mine (thanks Sophia!) thought that it would be fun for me and she was very right. Over the past few years, I have gotten to meet, train with, cheer with, race with some of the best people ever starting with the Olympic Distance Program and then very quickly with more and more people from the club. My love for this club (and the triathlon community as a whole) has only grown since then because of the incredibly fun and supportive members around me.

Honestly though, the real best part about this is all of the snacks we get to eat along the way. For the upcoming year, my goal is to swim, bike, and run to find more of the butteriest, fluffiest, sugariest, savoriest, crunchiest, flavor-iest things to eat all around the bay and I’d love to have people join me for more food adventures.

Oh, and orange is unquestionably the best color so if you see someone wearing just a biiiiit too much orange, there’s a good chance it’s me.

Come say hi!

I grew up in Colorado mostly skiing and playing volleyball. It wasn’t until college that I started very casually running because I heard a podcast about heart health, and the hypochondriac in me thought I should do something about it. Towards the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, by sheer chance, I found myself staying at a family friend’s home in Boulder, and they just so happened to be racing Boulder 70.3. The energy at the race was captivating, and I immediately felt that this was something I had to be a part of.

At the end of 2021, I moved back to San Francisco and joined GGTC to train for my first 70.3. I was expecting, at best, just some structure to hold me accountable to train. What I found, though, was a supportive and vibrant community and a space to achieve the impossible. Since I joined, I’ve done many different formats of triathlon and individual sport races!

In 2019, I signed up for the Bass Lake Olympic Triathlon with my brother. Swim lessons were a distant memory and I wasn’t a runner; I joined GGTC immediately and little did I know that I would find my tribe. GGTC is an incredible community of incredible people who also happen to be athletes doing amazing things.

Since joining, I’ve done Sprints, Olys, 70.3s, full Ironman distance, marathons, countless half marathons and as many trail runs/races as I can fit in between.

The GGTC community teaches you that you can do anything and anxiety, doubt, and uncertainty are your fuel; you just have to sign up. I have loved every moment of being a part of this incredible community and know we’ll have a great 2024.

I joined GGTC after signing up for my first triathlon without being able to swim more than a length of the pool. A year and a half later, with lots of tips and encouragement from fellow club members, ambassadors, coaches and ten weeks of the long distance program with Coach Cesar I finished St. George 70.3 (without drowning!). And I was officially hooked. I have even come to enjoy swimming in AP (with my extra buoyant wetsuit of course). Racewise, I’m looking forward to 70.3 Mallorca and Santa Cruz in 2024.

When not running, biking, and swimming I love to backcountry ski, explore in the mountains through backpacking and climbing trips, and eat all of the chocolate chip cookies. I look forward to all the bike rides, runs, swims, races, and most importantly pastry stops with you all!

Hello GGTC & friends! I’m thrilled to be your Community Director this year, connecting our membership to the larger endurance sports world and vice versa. I hope that our 2025 is filled with great races, volunteering events, and lots of fun along the way.

I first dipped my toes into the triathlon world at the Lake Murray Tri in South Carolina, and the thrill stuck with me as I moved across the country to SF shortly after. Finding GGTC has helped me become a better athlete, set goals beyond my wildest dreams, and most importantly connect with teammates to share new experiences with. In addition to my role as Community Director, I’m excited to spend 2025 shooting for a marathon PR, running up and down the Bay Area’s finest trails, and maybe mixing in another 70.3 or two!

Likes: Carbohydrates, Lake Tahoe in the summer, Santa Cruz cheer stations, long walks runs on the beach

Dislikes: Rain on a Saturday, flavorless energy gels, being tardy to a group ride

I love carbs, friends, and pretty much any endurance related activity. Joining GGTC has an amazing combination of all these things!

I discovered triathlon several years ago after signing up for a duathlon on a whim. I figured that I’m a decent runner and I have a bike, so what could be so hard? After being passed by a 12 year old on a huffy bike, I decided to get a coach and finally learn how to swim! I completed a few sprint and olympic distance triathlons that year and haven’t looked back since.

In 2019 I moved from Boston to San Francisco and signed up for my first Half Ironman. I joined GGTC as a way to meet new people and have more accountability in training. GGTC has been such a great supportive group of friends and training partners!

I’m excited to continue to be a part of the GGTC board! Here’s to the 2025 season with more races and more carbs!

Originally from Kentucky, I’ve always been a fan of the outdoors, staying active, and spending time with other people! Since joining GGTC, I have found an amazing community of kind, fun, active, like minded individuals, who challenge me to have fun, get moving, and try new things – which has helped my love for the Bay Area and triathlon grow.

I’m excited to get to know more of you this year, and partner to offer opportunities to help everyone enjoy the Club and build community.

If we haven’t met, please introduce yourself (on Slack, over email, in person). And if we have met – please say hi! I’m so excited to catch up with you.

Ask me about: My love of spicy food, the best sunsets, coffee, crime podcasts, beer/wine, Bridge (the card game), things I’m excited to do and see around SF

Open to recs on: Pastry shops to hit while out riding (ham & cheese croissants are my favorite), new food / cute drink spots (e.g., bar or cafe), swimming technique (help!), live music

I was born and raised in Spain and came to the US over ten years ago to play college tennis in New Orleans. After a lifetime pursuing my tennis career, I replaced my rackets with a pair of running shoes and fell immediately in love with it! I then moved to San Francisco in 2018 and picked up road biking and floating (or was it swimming?!) but never had the courage to race a triathlon. After few years riding solo, I joined the club and since then, I crushed my previous half marathon PR, raced my first 3 triathlons and 2 Half Ironmans, and ran my first marathon!

GGTC has really helped me structuring training and achieving a level of fitness that I never thought possible. But honestly the best part is the community around it! They have forever changed the way I feel about sports and push me everyday to be and do better. This year, I’ll be racing Boston Marathon and few other olympic triathlons but I am looking for my next cool race so if you have one coming up, let’s connect! I am easily convincible.

Pretty much from the time I could walk I spent my time doing some kind of sport. Although I’ve tried out loads of different sports over the years the endurance sports have always been my favorite. The teams I’ve been on have been a huge part of the reason for that. After graduating college I spent a few years trying to just run and sign up for races on my own. In the summer of 2019 I got it into my head that I wanted to try a triathlon, and signed up for the Women Tri Together program. I got hooked on the sport, made some great friends and have met tons of inspirational people along the way. The last few years of Oly program and covid safe workouts have made me more excited than ever about what this club provides. I just completed my first Half Ironman, and can’t wait for the season next year! I’m excited to help provide this experience in the coming year, and to make the Oly/Women Tri Together programs a great experience.

For as long as I can remember I’ve been in the pool…swim, lift, swim again, and repeat. After graduating college and moving to San Francisco in 2020, I had to go on this new adventure and redefine what it meant to be an athlete. Finding ways I liked to move and developing an identity outside of being a student-athlete was a far more daunting task than I had thought it would be.

Fast forward to 2022 when one of my friends asked me to teach her how to swim for the Santa Cruz 70.3. I gave her swim coaching in the pool and in return, she took me up Hawk Hill, introduced me to some running clubs, and the rest was history. In one year I learned how to clip in, shift gears, raced three Ironman 70.3’s and finished my first full Ironman. But more importantly than the races was finding the GGTC community. They taught and supported me through the terrifying nature of open swims, long bike rides, and cheered so loud that I almost forget the pain of every run leg of my race. Joining GGTC has given me a community of the best friends and supporters I could have asked for.