Ariel is a long-standing member of the original T3 Spin Crew and made her comeback to triathlon this year with an outstanding performance. Taking a podium spot at the historic St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida last month, she trained strong and consistently to ensure this was a great experience. Ariel tackled every workout determined to get stronger and faster. This dedication was reflected in her recent racing success and all while balancing work and family life. We can't wait to watch Ariel have a great racing season.

A:    Ariel Dickson, Schuylerville NY

A:   38

A:   I manage operations for a medical physics hardware and software manufacturer

A:   My first race was in 2010, but I’ve been on a hiatus since having kids in 2012 so I kind of feel like a newbie again.

A:   Only since January have I been trained by John Evansky...although I’ve been running with his wife Rebecca almost every weekend for 6 years, so it kind of feels more like forever.

A:   My favorite tri was the Fronhofer Tool in beautiful Washington County.

A:   My many, many pairs of Brooks running shoes.

A:   Playing in a USA Rugby national semi-final game and getting to coach my kid’s soccer teams. I do also love winning pie at the Bacon Hill Bonanza races.

A:   To be less anxious riding my bike on the roads and have fun racing!

A:   To continually improve in all disciplines and set a good example of hard work and sportsmanship for my kids

A:   Avocados, jars of various pickled vegetables, and... does wine count as a food?

A:   Classical music, the Hamilton soundtrack, and lots of podcasts.

A:   Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The community is one that is very supportive and sharing.

A:   Make friends with people to train with! It holds you accountable and makes even the hardest workouts more enjoyable.

A:   I love a good hill repeat workout to build strength and though I kind of hate to admit this, I do enjoy drills with the pull buoy.

A:   I’m so excited to be a part of T3 this year after many years (9?!) joining for Kevin’s winter spin sessions. And I couldn’t be happier working with John this season. Having the structure and accountability he’s put in place has already been incredibly helpful.