WattsUp Team

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Geoff is a husband, father, dog owner and Nurse Practitioner

Achievements: Kona Ironman World Championships at Ironman Santa Rosa in 9:57:04. He finished his first Kona in 2018.

7 years ago, his wife (and co-founder of WattsUp) Marissa and him set a goal to qualify for and complete all 3 World Championships (Kona, ITU, and 70.3 Worlds), and with Kona they achieved that goal.

Since that time Geoff has consistently qualified for Kona and 70.3 Worlds, often placing in the top 3 of his Age Group!

Paducah, Kentucky

Rheumatologist

7+ years racing

I am a full time private practice rheumatologist in Paducah Kentucky, and a full time father to my 3 boys Bryce (15), Caleb (13) and Grant (10) and husband to my wife, Katherine!. Together we love to hang out on the lake and mountain bike.

I’ve enjoyed helping coach the local high school mountain bike club team that Bryce joined this year! We love to travel, and have made family trips out of several world championship triathlons in the last 7 years.

When not chasing the boys I try to carve out time in the pain cave to get faster! My goals for this year include PRs in Olympic and 70.3 distance triathlon as well as the marathon, qualification for 70.3 and Olympic distance world championships, Boston marathon qualification, and a 70.3 age group podium!

Favorite race USAT Age Group Nationals

Past accomplishments include: 2 time Team USA member for Olympic World Championships, 2016/2019, Team USA Long Course Team 2018, Ironman 70.3 World Championships 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021.

1st in AG (40-44) Lubbock 70.3 - 4:30:17 (2019)
5th in AG (40-44_ Memphis 70.3 - 5:03:10 (2022)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

M.D., FHRS, FACC, NMHI President

Electrophysiologist board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Association and a fellow in the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society.

2+ years racing

Triathlon Accomplishments:

5 Ironman 70.3 races (2 sub-5 hrs!)
Qualified for Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2022!

Albuquerque, NM

20+ years racing

I love the sport of triathlon because it requires planning, patience and perseverance.

From my first sprint triathlon in 2002 (with my helmet on backwards) to my first experience in Kona 20 years later, I have sought to continuously improve after each race. The friends and connections I have made through this sport are priceless and I am a better overall person through my commitment, drive and resilience. 

One of my favorite aspects is the ability to train and race with my husband. We are a great match - both inside the sport and in life. It never gets easier - you just get faster! I hope to qualify for Kona again at Ironman Coeur d’Alene this summer, but if I don’t, I will enjoy the process and whatever lessons I learn along the way.

Past accomplishments include: Ironman Kona qualifier (2022) qualified via Ironman Coeur d'Alene (2021)Ironman World Championship finisher, Kona, Hawaii (2022) 1st in AG for Lubbock 70.3 (45-49) in a time of 5:15:20 (2022)

Jane is also a life coach, visit her webpage here

Albuquerque, NM

MD - Pulmonologist

Dr. Jeffrey M. Mazer is a pulmonologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of New Mexico Hospitals and Lovelace Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Albuquerque, NM

Principle Accountant

James Ortiz has more than a dozen years of experience specializing exclusively in the State and Local Tax (SALT) arena, in both a public accounting role at REDW and as a SALT specialist for an international clothing retailer.

Awards and Recognition

James received Albuquerque Business First’s annual “40 Under Forty” award for 2017!

Triathlon Accomplishments:

James has completed one full Ironman and will have completed 6 Ironman 70.3 races by the end of 2022!

His goal is to sub 5:30 on a 70.3 race and sub 11:30 on a full Ironman! His stretch goal is to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2024!

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Associate Systems Engineer

I graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Applied Physics with concentration in astronomical instrumentation. I received a Master's of Science in Physics with specialization in instrumentation at New Mexico Institute of Technology in June 2021. I currently work on model-based systems engineering and data analysis as an Associate Systems Engineer at Boeing.

Sandia Park, NM

Character Animator

3 years racing

Shawn has been a traditional and CG character animator for over 25+ years. He has been working for Disney Feature Animation for the past 8+ years working on Oscar winning films such as Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Encanto!

”I use triathlon to find balance between my personal and professional life, as well as the health benefits from all the training I do!”

Sandia Park, NM

WattsUp Support Crew - Photographer - Media

Gina enjoys taking photos and helping to aid support in races. She also helps in the building and maintaining of the WattsUp website. You can often see her accompanying Shawn on his races taking photos and supporting the other WattsUp athletes.

When not doing all of that, Gina is raising their two sons, Logan and Reilly. She also feeds and cares for their two dogs, Chewie and Mochi, plus two cats, Aspen and Rain!

Gina completed the Arizona 70.3 in 2020, but injury has sidelined her.

Albuquerque, NM

Maintenance Manager

6.5 years in triathlon

Goal in life: To be a better person than I was the day before. (Triathlon has helped me to improve upon myself, to find the boundary, and push past it. It has helped shape a different perspective on possibilities.

Triathlon has helped me became a better me and has introduced me to many wonderful people in my journey

Achievements:

Over 20 half distance 70.3 Finishers

8 full Ironman distance 140.6 Finishers

Qualified Athlete for

St George World Championship 70.3 September 2021

St George World Championship 140.6 May 2022

St George World Championship 70.3 October 2022

Finland World Championship 70.3 August 2023

Albuquerque, NM

Registered Nurse

Jeff has been an RN since 2007. He is a family man and enjoys spending time with his wife Danielle and daughter Ivy! He also loves his dog, Kona, whom is great at running in the heat!

Jeff is passionate about triathlon and endurance sports, his accomplishments include:

Several 70.3 and full Ironman finisher.

1st in his AG (40-44) for Lubbock 70.3 in 4:37:41 (2022)

2nd Overall in Powerman duathlon (short course) 2021

Albuquerque, NM

Operations Manager

I am a family man. I love spending time with my wife and 3 daughters. We enjoy all outdoor activities including hiking and skiing.

I am very passionate about triathlon training and competing. I enjoy all aspects of the sport. I am fairly new at triathlon but have competed in several 70.3 Ironman, 1 full ironman, 2 Olympic distant Ironman.

Accomplishments:

2021 Cochiti Lake age group winner 50-54

Qualified for 2022 70.3 World Championship St. George

Physical Therapist - MSPT

Albuquerque, NM

Xavier, a native to New Mexico, and has been practicing orthopedic physical therapy since 2005. Xavier enjoys road cycling and being a loving father and husband to his daughter and wife.

Rio Rancho, NM

Attorney

I am a 6th grade PE teacher, along with the head coach for Girls’ Basketball and Girl’s track and field. I have been doing triathlons for about 6 years now, and absolutely love it. The bike is by far my favorite of the three disciplines. I have completed 3 full distance Ironman’s, and recently broke 5 hours in my first half Ironman. My goals for triathlon are to qualify for the World Championships in either the full, half or both. I love being outdoors and racing because I love to see how hard I can push myself to reach my goals.

Albuquerque, NM

VP of New Construction at Pavilion Construction

Husband to Holly and father to Logan – both avid sportswomen and incredible women! Both ladies make the world a better place, and me a better person.

My Why: After playing college and semi-pro soccer, I fell off the fitness radar gaining 70 pounds and feeling “lost”. Triathlon sparked the competitive spirit in me and helped me return to a place in life where I recognized the guy in the mirror again. Competition, dedication, and later, comradery and a feeling of team (Thanks Wattsup) are the reason I keep coming back.

Multisport duration:

Started racing in 2006 – short course and duathlon – “graduated” to Ironman in 2012 and have since completed 13 140.6 Ironman events and eight 70.3 events culminating in 2022 with qualification and completion of 70.3 World Championships in St. George, UT.

Ultimate Goal: Nearing accomplishment – I will race Ironman World Championship in Kona October 2024 having qualified via the Legacy Program with Ironman.

I thoroughly enjoy the sport and fellowship of athletes!

My name is Danielle Cummings, and I am currently a medical student at UNM SOM. I fell in love with triathlon at the University of Arizona where I was on their club triathlon team, Tricats!

I was an avid aqua-bike competitor on the team until 2020 when I received my prosthetic- orthotic, the Exosym, that allowed me to start running again following a rock climbing injury in 2017.

I miss the team dynamic and am eager to get back to competitions this year! I have my eye set on Ironman 70.3 Boulder in June. Rumor has it that I have convinced a few fellow med students to do it with me!!

I am also an avid all-mountain skier and love a good game night.

Rio Rancho, NM

Interests include Triathlon, Dancing, and spending time with his significant other!

Associate Director with Cummings Co.

Education – Electrical Engg., MSc Engineering/Industrial Management, PMP

Fell in love with Triathlon in 2022, but the biggest challenge was (is) – I did not know how to swim very well. So, the goal for 2022 was to improve my swimming and do a sprint distance triathlon.

By the end of 2022 I participated and finished - 2 Sprint Distance Triathlons, 2 Half Marathons and a couple of 10k’s.

Goal for 2023-24 is to improve at swimming i.e., get comfortable in pool and open water, finish a sprint distance triathlon event under 1hr 10mins and participate in an Olympic Distance race.

Albuquerque, NM

Programmer

I learned to love fitness and running while serving in the Marine Corps. Biking is my favorite of the triathlon disciplines.

I am also a writer and just recently published my first novel!

Albuquerque, NM

I am a former Collegiate Football Player. I was a 300lb Offensive Lineman for the UNM Lobos.

At the suggestion of one of my former teammates. I entered triathlon as a way to get fit and change my lifestyle. After my first sprint race in 2004 I was hooked! I enjoyed several podium finishes as a “Clydesdale” and made several friends along the way. With those new friends, I transitioned to 70.3(2011) and 140.6(2013) distances. I have been participating in those distances ever since. The sport has allowed me to stay fit, make great friends and travel to cool places like Cozumel and France! I continue to compete in the sport to stay active, support teammates and friends with their goals and promote a healthy lifestyle and discipline.