PROFILE

  • Name: Matthew John Reed
  • Birthdate: November 8, 1975
  • Height: 6 feet, 5 inches
  • Nickname: Boom Boom
  • Place I call home: Boulder, Colorado
  • Born: Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Married: to Kelly Reed (Rees)
  • Pets: 2 Weimariners (Storm, Ashton)
  • Family: Lachlan James Reed
  • Dream of winning: World title and Olympic Gold
  • Biggest Misconception: I am not quiet.
  • Favorite drink: skinny latte extra hot
  • Favorite food: anything at Thai Classic (San Luis Obispo)
  • Favorite workout: Run: 25 X 400 meter on the track, Bike: 5 x Hill reps up lee hill/back of olde stage
  • Favorite race: Bellingham Triathlon (I love hills!)
  • Favorite training grounds: Leysin, Switzerland
  • Favorite shopping: Union Square San Francisco
  • Favorite store: Design Within Reach and Diesel
  • Proudest moment: Winning the US National title first attempt and being sick doing it
  • Another Proudest Moment: Being a dad to Lachlan.
  • Best thing about 2008: Being a dad having my family cheer me on to victory!
  • What keeps me going: Challenge of triathlon and goals of consistency and domination.
  • Gives Credit to: My family, my sponsors, Sutto, and true friends over the years.

image: Timothy Carlson