Nationality: Canadian
Hometown: Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Born: 1991
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 139 lbs
Discipline: Pro Ironman and ITU Triathlete
Website: https://www.taylor-reid.com/
1st 2017 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico
1st 2016 Ironman 70.3 Victoria
1st 2015 Ironman 70.3 Silverman
1st 2015 Challenge St. Andrews
1st 2013 U23 Canadian National Champs
2nd 2017 Ironman 70.3 Victoria
2nd 2017 Ironman 70.3 Mt Tremblant
2nd 2016 Ironman 70.3 New Orleans
2nd 2015 Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant
2nd 2010 Junior Canadian National Champs
3rd 2015 Ironman 70.3 Austin
4th 2016 Ironman 70.3 Racine
5th 2016 Ironman 70.3 Timberman
5th 2017 St Anthony's Olympic
5th 2015 Ironman 70.3 Miami
6th 2015 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside
6th 2015 Ironman 70.3 Timberman
2013 OUA silver medal team - McMaster University
My favorite hobbies outside of Triathlon are cooking and baking! I just love working in the kitchen, and just have a soft spot for the arts. I also do a little painting as well, and like to bring an artistic flare into the kitchen.
I started my sporting life as a mountain biker and picked up running later on. I tried a few duathlons and it was only a short jump to becoming a Triathlete. Barrie Shepley, my coach at the time, had a lot of influence on me when I chose to become a triathlete. I just really liked the challenge and the idea that I could make it to the highest level of in the sport.
I would say running. I just feel free when I'm out there.
In 2015, my favorite race was Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant. The amount of energy at that race was amazing and they could not have had a better course!
That's a hard question to answer; there have been so many great moments. But if I had to pick one it would be winning Challenge St. Andrews. Then being able to go back and cross the finish line with both my father and mother who had done the race with me.
I am not sure what my first race for 2016 will be. I'm debating if I will start with Ironman 70.3 Pan American Pro Championship in Panama, or Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. My goal races for 2016 will be in North America. I will be targeting Ironman 70.3 North American Pro Championship in St. George and the ITU long Course World Championship in Oklahoma.
My first impression was wow these wheels are responsive. I stepped on the pedals and the bike just took off. I also love the sound they make when you are barreling down the road!
Equipment is one of the very few variables we can control going into a race. Yes it is very important to train properly, eat properly, and rest properly. But sadly we cannot always control these things we have to go with the flow. When it comes to equipment we can control what we are using, and you want the best equipment to get you from start to finish as quickly and efficiently possible. Stiffer and smoother riding wheels are super important, and that's why I've chosen Alto! Unlike aerodynamics that you cannot really feel improving your riding speed, you can feel the improvements that Alto wheels provide. You can feel every pedal stroke propelling you forward, and you don't feel any lag coming out of a corner or standing up to climb. You're also able to stay in in the aerobars for much longer since you don't feel every bump on the road!
To stand on the podium at a World Championship race!