Athlete Bios

Name: Justin Martin

Email: justinandhelen@shaw.ca

Birthday: November 8, 1948

Events/Teams: Triathlon, Duathlon/ Human Powered Racing

Family: Wife Helen who is my favorite running partner. Daughter Gillian who has joined a running group. Son Ben who prefers to conserve his energy but for whom I have great hopes that he will one day see the light.

Favorite Race: Kelowna Apple Triathlon

Best Race Performance: No one “best” race yet. Each one has its own highlights to be savored.

Other Hobbies: Like most everyone else, I used to do a lot of things – played tennis, played flute in a concert band, sang in a choir, read the newspaper…

Occupation: Doctor

Interesting Facts: Started Triathlons in Saudi Arabia in the late 90's with the Riyadh Triathletes. A crazy bunch of dedicated expats. First Tri was on a mountain bike with knobby tyres. Interesting.