Branden Rakita
Branden is a Professional Triathlete on the XTerra circuit. His hometown is Durango, CO and currently resides in
Manitou Springs. He has been in triathlon for 11 years and a pro since 2005. His strength is cycling but he also
enjoys other sports such as soccer, dodgeball, skiing and bowling.
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To read more about Branden check out his website.
Melisa Christian, D.D.S.
Melisa began her athletic career as a body builder but found her talent during dental school when she began running to stay in shape.
From there she has leapt to great heights and continues to build on her success. Melisa not only qualified for the U.S. Olympic
Marathon Trials in 2008 but has already qualified for the 2012 trials with her finish of 2:41:56 at the 2009 U.S. Marathon Championships
in the Twin Cities.
Recent Highlights from Melisa's Career:
Check out these great articles about Melisa!
Q&A: Melisa Christian
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Expert Advice From a Marathon Runner:
Lessons from a superstar Dallas marathoner.