Co-founder of Zuhl’s Pursuit and a verteran tri-athlete,
Micah Zuhl grew up in St. Joseph, MI. He attended Western
Michigan University on a full athletic scholarship to play
football. A four-time varsity letter recipient, Micah finished
his undergrad degree and then traveled across the country
to begin a career in the food industry. In 2007, he moved
back to Southwest Michigan.
Currently Micah is a graduate assistant at Western Michigan
University teaching health and wellness, and pursuing a master’s
degree in exercise science.
In his own words:
My interest in racing began three years ago, and I've
performed in races around the country. I've had some success
in several races (finishes listed below). I enjoy the sport
because it's very demanding and requires an enormous amount
of both physical and mental strength.
My ultimate goal is to qualify for Ironman Hawaii, which
is the world championship event for the sport of triathlon.
This process is accomplished one of two ways: (1) entering
into a lottery, and (2) qualifying through high-place finishes
in races throughout the United States. I've chosen the path
less traveled, which is qualifying. The bar is set high,
but the challenge is extremely exciting.
My training schedule will consist of long days of running,
biking, and swimming. I've faced both my toughest mental
and physical days through this sport, but my struggle still
does not compare to what those with cancer face each day.
Although, we've set our sights on Hawaii, the real goal
is to raise support for Gilda's Club Grand Rapids. This
is a truly amazing organization that provides a cancer-support
community to thousands of individuals in Southwest Michigan.
I am absolutely honored to be in a position to impact Gilda's
Club Grand Rapids! I hope that you will join me in my pursuit!
Recent Race Results:
• Steelhead 2007: 50th overall
out of 2500. 8th in age group
• Firecracker 2007: 5th overall. 1st in age group
• Steelhead 2006: 60th overall out of 2500. 15th age
group
• Cheraw Spring South Carolina: 1st in age group
• Parris Island Triathlon 2006: 2nd age group
• South Carolina State Championship 2006: 25th out
of 800. 6th in age group.
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