Luis has been a part of T3 since 2015. His story is inspirational, his successes remarkable, and his passion second to none. Most recently, on his 60th birthday, competed in the Las Olas aquathon. Though Luis no longer runs, he hasn’t let that slow him. Instead, he has evolved into a disciplined athlete that focuses on his swim/bike combo. Congratulations Luis! #T3Proud

A:  Luis Castro, May-October in Saratoga Springs, November-April in Wellington, FL

A:  60

A:  Equine Veterinarian

A:   5 years

A:   4 year with Coach Kevin

A:  Hawaii 70.3, beautiful swim, spectacular scenery, you get to ride on the Queen K Highway. Challenging and awesome medals!

A:  It's a love hate relationship with my Parlee TTiR. Love riding outside, hate indoor intervals.

A:  Competing in 70.3 Hawaii in 2017. Went there with over 2 dozen friends and fellow triathletes and stayed after the race. Spectacular!

A:  Las Olas International Aquabike (7th AG)
South Beach Olympic relay (swim, bike legs) triathlon
Swim Miami 5K open water swim
Tupper Lake Tinman Aquabike

A:  To make Triathlons part of my life into my 60' and 70's…
Triathlon saved my life in many ways. I weighed 283 lbs and was on 5 different blood pressure and cholesterol medications at 54 years of age. I relegated myself to the thought that I could never be healthy.
I lost 90 lbs and all the meds in a year in order to do my first Triathlon. I had been on every diet known to man, but the triathlon motivation diet was the only one that worked for me. I think I'll keep it!

A:  Yogurt, protein bars and chocolate anything!

A:  70's rock, Eminem, Imagine Dragons.

A:  Enjoy the process. Don't get too overwhelmed by technology and get a coach as soon as possible.

A:  If possible, I do as many swim workouts outdoors. Either in outdoor pools or in open water… advantages of living in Florida.  It may not make you faster, but it sure is spectacular to be outside on a beautiful day. Big psychological advantage!

A:  Really enjoy a swim workout that after employing a variety of different and unrelated practice techniques at the beginning will demonstrate almost immediate increases in pace at the end of the workout

A:  Triathlon training can be a lonely process, but when the race is here and the transition area opens, you realize that everyone there has been doing what you've been doing for weeks and weeks. That moment of fellowship is overwhelming and inspiring. Try to keep that moment in your mind as you put in the miles and hours on your own.