WEEKEND WARRIOR Photo by Tindall Stephens
Ted Cashion, Triathlete 66, Financial Advisor at B. Riley Wealth Management
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the triathlon community is, the friendships I’ve made, and that I train and push myself.
Mark Akin at Envision Fitness, and Dr. Matt Hayden at Chiropractic Memphis for putting me back together!
UPCOMING TRIATHLONS: Memphis
BUCKET LIST: I would love to qualify
in May Olympic & Sprint, Ludington Lighthouse Olympic (August), Michigan Titanium (140.6) (August), IRONMAN Michigan 70.3 (September), and IRONMAN Memphis 70.3 (October).
for IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, but a lot of people will have to die for me to have a chance!
TEAM PLAYER: I’m a Hump Day Ride Leader with the Memphis Hightailers (but inactive during COVID) and 2021 TriDot Training Ambassador. I also run with Memphis Runners & Track Club.
RECENT RUNS: Very few during 2020 due to COVID, but I did participate in some virtual 5Ks & 10Ks, Big River Crossing Half Marathon, and the St. Jude Marathon.
FAVORITE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: Completing my first IRONMAN 140.6 triathlon at age 62. 28
f TRIATHLONS: I like how supportive
FAMILY: Wife, Ann, 3 grown children, 6
OBSTACLE COURSE: I had knee surgery in February 2019 to replace cartilage on my left femur. Post-surgery, I developed severe sciatica that lasted about six months. Thanks to Dr. Sara Michael at 901 Physical Therapy,
BEST EATS: Joe’s Fried Chicken. I eat the fried chicken dinner (go for the spicy gravy!) and a glass of red wine.
QUOTE: “It takes a keen eye to tell a dead end from a false start.”
