Meet The Brand Ambassadors
Jenna Novotny
Hometown: San Diego, CAProfession: Marketing
My Sports: marathon running, triathlons, swimming, biking, tennis, yoga, standup paddleboard, volleyball, soccer, rock climbing
New Sports I want to try: Xterra Racing, Kite Boarding, Surfing, Snowboarding
What’s on my workout playlist: Goo Goo Dolls, Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Madonna, and a lot of classic rock, and fast paced hip hop/rap!
Favorite Vitalyte Flavor: Grape (at the moment)
Favorite Pre-race Meal: Grilled salmon with Rice and Broccoli
Favorite Races: La Jolla Half Marathon (call me crazy) and Las Vegas Triathlon
Biggest struggle in training: I have permanent stress fractures in my feet that I constantly have to be careful of.
Other things about me:
- I’m without a doubt an adrenaline junkie. In the future I want to travel the world doing destination races; in particular the Kilimanjaro Marathon followed by a climb of the mountain.
- If running shoes and workout clothes were appropriate attire for every occasion I would be a happy girl.
- I will finish my first Ironman within the next 2 years.
- I am lactose intolerant and was vegan for two years but love sushi too much. Now after being a lactose free pescatarian for a few years, I have had to slowly add organic red meat into my diet due to iron deficiency.
- I discovered Bikram yoga 4 years ago and officially became obsessed after being in a car accident. Yoga seemed to be the biggest part of my recovery.
- I love to talk, especially about sports so feel free to find me on twitter @runjrun
Bill Lightner
Hometown: Palm Desert, CAProfession: Cabinet Designer, Room Design and Space Planning Specialist for kitchens, baths, entertainment areas, pretty much anywhere cabinets go.
My Sports: Cycling, Tennis, Snow Skiing, Racquet Ball, Football, Swimming, Walking
New Sports I want to try: Anything that gets my adrenaline going!!
Favorite Vitalyte Flavor: Grape
Favorite Pre-race Meal: Pasta the night before and a good egg breakfast the morning of.
Favorite Races: Time Trial
Biggest struggle in training: Getting started
Other things about me: I hit a mile mark this July when I turn 50 years young. I don’t feel my age, I’ve been told that I don’t look my age and I certainly don’t act my age (outside of work). Four years ago I got back into cycling again and it quickly grew into a passion for me! I love the competitiveness and the way it gets my adrenaline going!!! I also enjoy just being on the bike when it’s you, the bike and the road; it really helps clear my mind! I am also very active with our local bicycle club, The Desert Bicycle Club and a past President!
I’ve been married for almost 18 years to a beautiful Filipino chick who is athletic and competitive at I am. Her sporting passion is tennis and is she good!! We play tennis, cycle and drink lots of Vitalyte together!!
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