Oliver Ryan

Resides: San Francisco, CA, USA

Discipline: Triathlon

Pro or Age-group: 30-34

Goals: Podium finish in 2010

Favourite Race: Wildflower Olympic Course

Best Attribute: Patience (when it comes to competing anyway!)

Best Discipline: Cycling

Greatest Indulgence: Cookies.. mmm

Favourite Website: Wired Magazine Gadget Blog, Slowtwitch, Techcrunch

* San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island 9th AG
* Vineman Showdown 8th AG
* Stanford Treeathlon 11th AG

What do you do? Run Recruiting and HR for a personal genomics company in Silicon Valley

What is an average training week? 6-7 sessions, 7-9 hours

Why do you enjoy what you do so much? Because it’s what I chose to do

What are your goals? Honestly, as someone relatively new to the sport I am really excited that I have been able to pull out top 10 AG finishes at highly competitive events already, so am hoping to keep that up and would like to make top 3 at any event in 2010.

Most exciting event or adventure? 2009 Wildflower Triathlons, my first Olympic distance event and the perfect place to really get to know the sport, thousands of athletes and spectators all there to take on an amazingly challenging course.

Most significant achievement? Multiple (GBR) National Championship rowing wins and the opportunity to represent my home country (England) also rowing.

Thoughts on Jaggad? Jaggad has been amazingly responsive to me, I’m relatively new to triathlon and they were more than accommodating as I decided what products to purchase. Excellent customer service, and one of a small number of companies that really embraces your ‘normal’ athletes rather than focusing exclusively on pros or elite level.

Favourite Jaggad Garment and Why? Iron Tri Suit: Excellent fit, quick drying, innovative features (no rubber grippers on leg, well placed pockets, lightweight mesh on back and under arms), and great design.