Team Running Free Athlete Profile: John Yip

Team: Team RF Markham

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Age: 2010

Occupation: Management Consultant, partner Running Free

Home: Toronto, ON

About me: Former swimmer, and X-country runner. Turned into a tri-geek in the early '90s. Ten years later switched over to Adventure Racing. Now semi-retired from multisport racing (sorta)!

Sports: Running, Triathlon and Adventure Racing

Athletic Accomplishments: Over 70 multisport races in the last 15 years including 14 expedition length races (2+ days), mountain bike, trail running, marathon, triathlons, lifeguard competitions.

Athletic goals: Local events: Ride to Conquer Cancer, Crank the Shield, XTERRA Worlds.

My most catastrophic racing experience was: Each race has its on catastrophic elements to it. I laugh at it now but at the time they were quite traumatic. Buy me a drink and I'‚Ñ¢ll tell ya a couple of war stories!

My most memorable racing experience was: 1. Eco-Challenge Canadian Champs a most beautiful mountain race

Favourite footwear, clothing, or equipment: Road shoe: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 7 or Burn super fast

Favourite race: Transrockies Challenge

Favourite race food: Sport Beans, Sharkies, Clif Blocs, anything that looks and tastes like candies!