Today we spotlight Adnan Afzal. This athlete is pure grit and power. So far this year he’s done the Brazos Bend 100 and then a week later the Houston Marathon. Pretty much says it all……
WHEN DID YOU JOIN VALHALLA + VALKYRIE RACE TEAM?
2017
WHEN DID YOU START TRIATHLON?
2013
TELL US ABOUT YOUR TRIATHLON JOURNEY:
Volunteered at IMTX the first time it came to woodlands and was inspired!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RACE?
Pikes Peak marathon
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THIS SPORT?
Completing the swim and subsequently the Ironman in 2016 after 2 DNF in swim in 2013 and 2014.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE?
Learning to swim.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST RACE FOOD?
Burrito bowl from chipotle.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.
Wife Shazia, daughters Nadia and Sofia and son Omar
TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL LIFE.
Interventional Cardiologist (Healing Hearts)
WHAT IS SOMETHING NO ONE WOULD EVER GUESS/KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I am vegetarian for past 5 years.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS TEAM?
Comradrie/team spirit
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR?
David Sedaris
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
Himalaya (Houston)
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION?
Courtney Dauwalter (ultra runner)
WHAT EXCITING PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE NEXT YEAR?
Pikes Peak ascent on Saturday and marathon on Sunday in September
