Matt Sarge

After deciding not to go straight to the NFL following a high school football career that included 3 made field goals and one rushing attempt (for 11yds), Matt took up triathlon in 2013 and joined the DC Tri Club Elite Team in 2017. He loves running on trails when it’s 42 degrees, finishing a hard bike ride on the indoor trainer by stepping out into cool air, and swimming on those rare days when the technique just clicks.

Age Group/Birth Location: 30-35. San Jose, CA
Years Racing: 9
Athletic Background: Middle-distance running, lightweight rowing
Favorite Places To Train: C&O canal towpath, Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail
Favorite Chore: Dishes
Favorite Star Wars movie: Empire Strikes Back (used to be Return of the Jedi, back my views have evolved)
Least favorite section of the race: The part of the bike leg where you are starting to feel pretty tired but realize you still have a long way to go before you even get to the start of the run.
Biggest encouragement: A funny sign with a good pun
Favorite strength training activity: Deadlift
Favorite Race distance: Olympic
Pet Peeve: Don’t tell me I’m “almost there” when I’m less than half-way through the race
Favorite Race: Kinetic Half

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2019 Race Schedule:

• RRCA Club Challenge 10 Miler
• Bear Triathlon
• Rev 3 Williamsburg
• USAT Nationals
• Baltimore Marathon