MEET our T3 August ATHLETE of the MONTH, Jane Mastaitis!

Q:  What is your name and where do you live?

A:  Jane Mastaitis, Saratoga Springs on Saratoga Lake


Q:  What is your age?

A:  57


Q:  What is your occupation?

A:  Chief Financial Officer of a non-profit that serves individuals with disabilities.


Q:  When did you start participating in triathlons? What motivated you to participate?

A:  I did my first triathlon in 2004. I had been running a lot for about 15 years and dealing with many injuries, so at the suggestion of my husband, who had been doing tri’s for years, thought the cross training would be beneficial. I became hooked after the first race!


Q:  How long have you been coached by T3 Coaching?

A:  Two years


Q:  What is your favorite race, and why?

A:  I love and will miss the Fronhofer Tool Tri! It’s so well organized, and knowing so many people there either volunteering or participating makes it super special. AND the race organizers are awesome too!!!


Q:  What is your favorite piece of triathlon equipment?

A:  My Di2 Shifters.


Q:  What are some of your career highlights as an athlete (not necessarily triathlon)?

A:  In 2006-2008 I ran several ½ marathons under 1:38.


Q:  What are your triathlon goals for this season?

A:  I just did my last race of the season- the Lake George Olympic distance. I had a great race and placed in my age group. Great way to end the season.


Q:  What is your long-term goal in the sport of mtn. biking/triathlon?

A:  I like the long distance and would love to someday make it to Kona (who wouldn’t!!)- If I can stay in the game as I continue to age up- hopefully my chances will get better!


Q:  What are 3 foods someone would always find in your refrigerator/cupboards?

A:  Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, and on my window sill- Tomatoes!


Q:  What kind of music could we find on your iPod?

A:  The Blues and some soft rock


Q:  What advice would you give to a 'newbie' in the sport?

A:  Most importantly - have fun and enjoy the experience!



Q:  Do you have any secret training tips? (Not really secret if you share, huh?)

A:  I wish…..


Q:  Please list your favorite workout:

A:  Hill repeats.


Q:  Any thoughts you want to share?

A:  I was told by a friend before my 1st Ironman - remember it’s a privilege to be out there. I have thought about that a lot during many of my races.




Current Athlete of the Month ::

Dave Stadtlander

Previous Athlete of the Month's ::

October 2024:  Hillary Williams & Melanie Weber
September 2024:  Christina Ardito
August 2024:  Ella Crossman
July 2024:  Bob Stocks
June 2024:  Sam Boese
May 2024:  Danielle Freebern
November 2023:  Kerri Thomas
October 2023:  Matt Dowling
September 2023:  Nolan Hogan
August 2023:  Gil Silvestre
July 2023:  John Reid
June 2023:  Tyler Lingel
May 2023:  Julia Slyer
April 2023:  Kevin Crossman
March 2023:  Carl Regenauer
February 2023:  Amy Farrell
January 2023:  Tim Russell
December 2022:  Rachel Waller
November 2022:  Bobby Thorborg
October 2022:  Jeremey Frye
September 2022:  Jillian Richards
August 2022:  Rebecca Miller
July 2022:  Jason Hare
June 2022:  Julie Scherer
May 2022:  Martyna Brooks
April 2022:  Derek Demeter
January 2022:  Kaitlyn Hansen
October 2021:  Chris McNally
September 2021:  Jack Putnam
August 2021:  Sarah Adelson
July 2021:  Niki Kellogg
June 2021:  Jack Bordeau
May 2021:  Dean Haspela
April 2021:  Dina StClaire
March 2021:  Jamie Hoyt
January 2021:  Paige Montanye
December 2020:  Lara Vivolo
November 2020:  Erika Eckrote
October 2020:  Heidi Underwood
September 2020:  Tom Williams
July 2020:  Christian Weber
June 2020:  Mara Fronhofer
May 2020:  T3 Medical Professionals
April 2020:  Steve Vnuk
March 2020:  Luis A Castro
February 2020:  John MacDonald
December 2019:  Steciuk Family
November 2019:  Nathan Rieger
October 2019:  Jess Corwin
September 2019:  Amanda Williams
August 2019:  Chris Erwin
July 2019:  Deborah Curtis
June 2019:  Rachel Waller
May 2019:  Ariel Dickson
April 2019:  Jonathan Demers
February 2019:  Laurie Scheuing
January 2019:  Alexandra Besso
December 2018:  Kim Kilby
November 2018:  Jessica Cronin
October 2018:  Kerri Thomas
August 2018:  John Evansky
July 2018:  Lonnie Halusic
June 2018:  Chris McNally
May 2018:  Dan Finnin
April 2018:  Terry Spooner
March 2018:  Ann Crossman
October 2017:  Isabelle Dickens
September 2017:  Ivy Kasallis
August 2017:  Michael Robinson
July 2017:  Chuck Lester
June 2017:  Colleen Dolan-VanZandt
May 2017:  Nick Marcantonio
April 2017:  Ryan Keller
March 2017:  Bobby Thorborg
September 2016:  Vinny Cooper
August 2016:  Jane Mastaitis
July 2016:  Jamie Hoyt
June 2016:  Jeff Halusic
May 2016:  Sibyl Jacobson
July 2014:  Christine McKnight
June 2014:  Sereena Coombes
August 2012:  Kim Didrich
July 2012:  Michael Jordan & Barbara Jordan
June 2012:  Ray Liuzzo
October 2011:  Joe Hall
September 2011:  Carl Regenauer
August 2011:  Timothy Healey
July 2011:  Jason Gardner
June 2011:  David Cann
May 2011:  Fran Vincent
August 2010:  Jim Fox
July 2010:  Mike Jaworski
June 2010:  Carla Burhoe
May 2010:  Christine McKnight
April 2010:  Dean Haspela
September 2009:  Rebecca Pedersen
August 2009:  Michael Winston
July 2009:  Paul Fronhofer
June 2009:  Heidi Underwood
May 2009:  Johan Bosman
April 2009:  Mike Sorrentino
August 2008:  Patrick O'Keeffe
July 2008:  Jason Chlopecki
June 2008:  Mara Fronhofer
May 2008:  Pat Grasso
April 2008:  Tami Olheiser
March 2008:  Michael Robinson
February 2008:  Bob Stocks