Amanda Lovato

Athlete Profile

Discipline: Triathlon
Category/Distance: 70.3, Olympic distance, and Ironman
Training Location: Boulder, CO and Austin, TX

Amanda began her pro career in 2003. After exceling in track and cross country at Old Dominion University and the University of Tennessee, Amanda began training for triathlons. She met her husband, professional triathlete Michael Lovato, during her second Age Group World Championship in 1999. Her record includes several top-ten Ironman finishes and multiple Ironman 70.3 wins including 2012 Ironman 70.3 Pucon.

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Training Tools

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Training and Racing

What are you pre-event rituals?

Making sure that I get a kiss from my hubby before we leave for the swim start..

What is your favorite pre-event meal?

Rice and egg whites.

What is your favorite post-event meal?

Greasy pizza with Pepperoni and sausage...nice and dirty!

What is your greatest achievement/proudest moment in your sport?

Winning Pucon Ironman 70.3.

What is your favorite race?

Pucon 70.3 in Chile.

For Fun

What was your favorite cartoon growing up?

I wasn't really into cartoons as a kid, however, I remeber really liking Sesame Street.

What is your favorite training song?

Butterfly by Crazy Town

What is your guilty pleasure?

Watching Reality Television:  The Jersey Shore is one of my favorites

What do you do when you’re not training?

Walking my dogs, Luna and Blue.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be Wonder Woman.