I am co-owner of UMS Banking in Glendale California. When I was 42 yrs old, I started to exercise because I did not want to grow old and incapable. I decided that, if I never missed a day of exercise, I would never get unfit again. For over 12 years - I never missed a day of exercise. Somewhere along these 12 years..................
My husband and I decided to do a Half Ironman in 2005 after seeing a 70 yr old man come over the finish line in a Half Ironman at St Croix, where it was so hot you could hardly breath! Neither of us could swim and our long run at the time was 6 miles. We would do 15 miles on our bikes and think we were bad ass. We hacked around for the next year - trained ourselves --- somehow survived the 70.3 miles - and 2 days later we were on the internet looking for a coach. We found Rich Strauss, who was the founder of Pasadena Tri Club and a Coach. He was also an officer in the Maine Corp. Being coached by Rich was life-changing because he taught me that the only thing that limited me - was me.
To date, I have done 38 Half Ironmans (5 of which were at the World Championship Half Ironman), 2 full Ironmans, and countless half marathons. After coming across the finish line in my first Half Ironman, I never looked back.
I love the sport of Triathlon. I also love helping others achieve their goals in this sport. I have been Training Director for PTC for the last 3 years.
I am here to help you in any way I can.
2018 Sponsorship Goal = Partner with our awesome Sponsors to increase awareness and participation with our PTC Members. Collaborate in enjoyable training and race activities with our Sponsors and our PTC Members that includes their goals for product, services and membership growth
As a former smoker, the thought of doing a triathlon had never even occurred to me until I watched my husband train for and then complete one in May of 2015. The next day I signed up for the Lavaman Olympic triathlon, and I didn't even know how to swim. I wouldn't drown in the water, but I'd never swum a lap. After some swim lessons and hiring a coach I completed my first triathlon, a sprint, in Newport Beach in October 2015 and now I'm hooked. If you don't see me at the PTC Saturday Ride it's most likely because I'm off racing somewhere. Mike Reily called out those amazing words in 2017-- "Leanne Lowden, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!".
I joined PTC in April 2018 and it's been a pleasure training with such wonderful athletes and people. I've gotten much stronger on the bike with the help of the Saturday Rides. My PTC family inspires me, pushes me, and encourages me to pursue my dreams and goals. I'm now a USAT Certified Race Director and triathlon coach. I'm honored to have been invited to join the PTC Board of Directors. I plan on hosting information booths at races and events so that we can spread the word about our amazing Club. How can we help you in your triathlon journey?