"Thanks, Ben!"
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Ben Tran
- Male
- Coeur D Alene, ID
- United States
- Blog Posts (2)
- Events (2)
- Groups (12)
- Photos (23)
- Photo Albums (4)
- Videos (11)
Ben Tran's Groups
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Priest Lake Triathlon
13 members
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Hayden Triathlon
11 members
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Coeur d'Alene Triathlon
17 members
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GROUP FITNESS
7 members
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MOUNTAIN BIKE
9 members
Ben Tran's Page
Latest Activity
Ben Tran posted a status"Looking forward to Boise 70.3. It should be fun with all the local folks racing."
Andrea Rainey commented on Ben Tran's group RUN"Hey, does anyone run on Sunday mornings or Sunday generally? I have to work Saturday mornings."
Ben Tran posted a blog postGOING IN FULL CIRCLE
It has been nearly 6 years since I moved to North Idaho from Southern California, where I spent nearly 20 years of my life. As I'm getting ready to go back home to Cali to race Ironman Oceanside 70.3, I'm in full reflection mode. I remember how much I disliked running back then. The longest I've attempted to run was probably 2…See More
Jake commented on Ben Tran's group RUN"Thanks for the info Karen, I always forget Fleet Foot has running groups! Normally I run later in the day but worth checking out. "
Karen C. Shirley commented on Ben Tran's group RUN"Hi Jake - Fleet Feet Sports has a training group that just started. I was told there are more full-marathoners signed up than usual. If you are not interested in joining the group, or can't commit to the midweek workouts, at least…"
Ben Tran left a comment for David Silver"Welcome, David. What an exciting journey you've signed up for. Best wishes with training and see you at the finish line. "
Jake commented on Ben Tran's group RUN"Seeing how the last comment was in 2011 - is this forum still in use? If so seeing whose up to train for the 2012 CDA marathon? I've completed it twice but having a hard time staying focused on running for various reasons and finding a…"
David Silver joined Ben Tran's group
Ironman CdA
Sunday, June 24, 2012 Congratulations on signing up for one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding, events in the world. Ironman Coeur d'Alene course is one of the most beautiful courses in the Ironman circuit. This group will provide helpful tips & information.See More
Profile Information
- Tell us a little bit about yourself:
- I'm a husband, a father of four, and a small business owner. I do triathlon for fun. I'm also the founder of Tri Inland Northwest.
Founder & Creative Director of Tran Creative, a Brand Design firm in downtown Coeur d'Alene (www.tran-creative.com). Prior to moving to the Inland NW and establishing Tran Creative in 2006, I've worked with several ad/design agencies, including Landor - one of the largest + most well-known brand agencies in the world. In April 2006, I was in Hong Kong to work on a new design for Pepsi. In 2005, I worked w/ Nissan on the 2007 Nissan Sentra Campaign in Los Angeles. In 2004, I was in San Francisco to work on the new packaging design for Frito Lay's Doritos. In the same year, I also worked on corporate marketing for Trump Golf in Palos Verde, CA during the Apprentice 2nd Season (Kelly won) and H.E.B. Grocery Chain in San Antonio, TX.
- What's your favorite race in the Inland NW?
- Ironman Coeur d'Alene, Hayden Tri, Priest Lake Tri.
- What's your first triathlon? What was the experience like?
- 2008 Hayden View Triathlon. I didn't know how to swim, but did the doggy paddle & breast stroke to get through it. After that, I was hooked.
Ben Tran's Photos
Ben Tran's Videos
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Why Do You Run?
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Ultra Triathlete Jason Lester
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The story of Jon Blais
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Ironman Triathlon
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Ben Tran's Blog
GOING IN FULL CIRCLE
It has been nearly 6 years since I moved to North Idaho from Southern California, where I spent nearly 20 years of my life. As I'm getting ready to go back home to Cali to race Ironman Oceanside 70.3, I'm in full reflection mode. I remember how much I disliked running back then. The longest I've…
ContinuePosted on March 28, 2012 at 11:00am
My Venture into Triathlon
In 2006, when I first moved to Coeur d'Alene from Huntington Beach (Surf City), Southern California, I left surfing behind (although I brought my 9' Stewart Long Board with me). Trying to find a new hobby was challenging. I heard about Ironman Coeur d'Alene, but never gave much thought to it. During the month of June 2008, Ironman Coeur d'Alene was the buzz around town. Since… Continue
Posted on September 8, 2010 at 12:03pm
Comment Wall (36 comments)
- At 1:21pm on April 21, 2012, Rich May said…
Thanks, Ben!
- At 6:45pm on January 30, 2012,
rick feldman said… Thanks Ben, Training to win my age group at Hayden :)
- At 8:53am on January 2, 2012, Paul Heggenberger said…
- Thanks Ben! First up is the 2012 Hayden Tri! Can't wait!
- At 8:48am on January 2, 2012, Paul Heggenberger said…
- Thanks for the welcome Ben! I plan on doing Race the River and the Hayden Tri in 2012. I also do not know how to swim. I started practicing yesterday.
- At 12:38pm on October 11, 2011, Valerie Bucholtz said…
- Thank you , Ben. I will be doing the Troika.
- At 3:56pm on July 30, 2011, Amy Galloway said…
- Thank you!
- At 9:29am on July 26, 2011, Callie Beach said…
- Why, thank you, Ben!!! :)
- At 9:31am on July 15, 2011,
Erika Fleck said… - Thank you Ben, I hope to meet you in person this summer. I might have to check out the Hayden tri this weekend, if I do, I will try to find you post-race.
- At 2:41pm on June 28, 2011, Colleen Messling said…
Thanks for the welcome Ben
- At 1:17pm on June 13, 2011,
Melanie Roberts said… - Thanks for the welcome note. :) BTW, I love the work you did on the Hayden Triathlon logo. Great story.
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