Mike Delang
Michael DeLang (Mike) Triathlon/Swim Coach
Triathlons Completed: Mike has completed almost 100 triathlons since 1983. Some of the more recent accomplishments include: Tri the Parks Series sprint triathlons 2003, 2004, 2005, Tugaloo Olympic Distance 2004, Great Floridian ½ Ironman 2003, 2004, Gulf Coast ½ Ironman 2005, 2006, Galveston TX. Lonestar ½ Ironman 2007, Rock n Roll Man Triathlon 2008, Florida Ironman 2005, Coeur D’ Alene Ironman 2007, and Ironman Wisconsin 2008.
Marathons Completed: Philadelphia Marathon 1984, 1986, New York City Marathon 1985, Marine Corps Marathon 1987, 1993, 1994, Disney Marathon 1995, 2004, Goofy’s Race and a half challenge 2005, 26.2 w/ Donna 2008.
Half Marathons Completed: Atlanta ½ Marathon 1993, 1995, 1998, 2001-2006, Thrills in the Hill trail ½ Marathon 2007, 2008, 2009
Ultra Marathons Completed: Kennesaw Mtn FA 50k 2008 2009, Cheaha Mtn 50K 2008, Sweet H20 50k 2008, Chattooga River 50k 2008, Pumpkin Butt 50k 2008
Road Races Completed: Hundreds of 5k and 10k races from 1983 – present.
PR’s: Disney Marathon 1995 3:09:02, Chattahoochee 10K 1997 36:06, Marietta 5K 1997 17:24. Galveston TX, Lonestar ½ Ironman 2007 5:56:18, Ironman Wisconsin 2008 12:58:26
Background and Experience: Mike’s endurance sports career began in 1983. His 1st triathlon was an Olympic Distance, the Wycoff Triathlon in Wycoff, NJ. That was the spark that fueled the flame. From 1983 to present Mike has completed almost a hundred triathlons of every distance from sprint to full Ironman. Mike is currently striving to complete all six North America Ironman Triathlons before his 50th birthday, with Ironman Florida, Ironman Coeur d’ Alene and Ironman Wisconsin completed and Ironman USA (Lake Placid) and Ironman Arizona on the calendar for 2009. In 1984 Mike completed his 1st marathon the Philadelphia Marathon. This rekindled his passion for running and began his road racing addiction. There is no way to keep track of the many races Mike has completed in the past 25+ years, but his t-shirt drawers are overflowing. With the endurance sports passion in his blood, Mike ventured into Adventure racing in 2003 and Ultra Marathons in 2007, but still has a love and passion for triathlons and running. Beginning his second year with GetFit Atlanta Mike has stepped up to the head Triathlon coach position. With 25 plus years of multi-sport experience to share with our members and coaching staff the 2009 season is sure to be action packed and exciting.
E-mail: trimike@getfit-atlanta.com
