Brian
Riding The Tour in	California
Riding out of	Claymont, DE
Motivation for joining The Tour	Getting an opportunity to ride and spread the word about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Reasons for adopting an active lifestyle	My mom unexpectedly died of cancer and my dad has diabetes. I have three young boys of my own and although I was an athlete my whole life, things slipped away from me and I started eating unhealthy and got out of shape. I got involved with the Leukemia Society’s Team In Training to raise money to help fight cancer. From there I was committed to triathlons, being healthy, and fighting cancer.
Why a healthy lifestyle is important	Because I want to live longer and be actively involved in my boys’ lives and in their kids’ lives someday.
One piece of advice to help others live a healthier life	I don’t believe in a diet per se. I believe in exercising regularly and eating healthy but keeping it all in check/balance. It’s important to eat healthy (fruits, veggies, etc.), but it’s ok to eat pizza and other foods that are bad for you – provided you eat them infrequently and in moderation and stick to your workouts.