TriHive: We’re at Aquaholics with 8-time Ironman Champion Wendy Ingraham. How are you doing today Wendy?

Wendy Ingram: I’m doing very well, thank you.

TH: It’s great to have you here. So you’ve been doing some swim clinics for the Utah tri scene.

WI: Yea, I have. It’s been great. I came to Utah two years ago and people barely knew the word multisport or triathlon…and now I come back here to put on a couple clinics that have filled up and closed out. The enthusiasm of the sport has really grown here in the state. It’s great to see the TriUtah series, an Xterra series and the ITU style event. The only thing missing now is to bring that darn Ironman back. But yeah, it’s great to see the growth in Utah.

TH: Now, the clinic proceeds went to charity.

WI: Today the proceeds went to the SL Scholarship Fund for Underprivileged Children, which is great because you always like to help them out.

TH: You are TYR’s multisport representative, is that correct?

WI: That is correct. I head up the multisport line at TYR sports, out of Huntington Beach, CA.

TH: And you’ve been visiting the local shops that support TYR.

WI: I have. I was here in December and saw a lot of the shops here that support TYR and then we came back because there was such an enthusiasm for me to do some swim clinics…so I came back and did a couple of those that filled up and I may be coming back a third time. But, nothings wrong with that.

TH: I remember you saying that you may be visiting Utah frequently now.

WI: Well, that’s sort of the plan. My boyfriend has a place here in Park City so we’re going to try and get back once a month to do some training and what not. I’m looking forward to it.

TH: So you’ll be doing more clinics?

WI: Absolutely. I love clinics. It’s the best way to give back to the sport and get people involved…and give them a little piece of information to take home with them. Hopefully they will remember the brand, remember me and have a fun story to tell along the way.

TH: Is there anything you’d like to tell Utah triathletes before we let you go?

WI: Hey you guys, keep on tri-ing. You’re doing a great job. I love the fact that you bring your family members. Everyone’s involved. It’s just a really great sport and I’m glad to see it happening here.

Thanks Wendy!!!

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