Andy Potts: 2011 California 70.3 Champion

Andy Potts: 2011 California 70.3 Champion
FLMSTri: What is the biggest misconception about you as a pro triathlete?
Andy Potts: I grew up as a swimmer and when I came to this sport I wanted to be known as a triathlete. I know I can swim fast and if swimming fast could win then I would try it every time. You have to be balanced in all three events. I enjoy the swim, the bike and the run. I am a triathlete.

FLMSTri: We heard that Rasmus Henning was talking while on the run, is this true?
Andy Potts: Rasmus was cheering on some of the athletes he trains with. He was telling them go job and to keep going. I think I said a two words “My Man” to my son on the second loop.

FLMSTri: How did you feel coming into this race? Especially knowing you were racing against men who already have one big race under their belt, racing Abu Dhabi.
Andy Potts: I was a little worried that I wouldn’t be up to the task this early in the season. From the start of this race it was gas and it was just go. That was the challenge for me today; I needed to prove to myself that I am ready. I wanted a good gauge of my fitness.

FLMSTri: What does this win mean to you?
Andy Potts: I am excited, fired up from this victory today. I beat some world class talent and to beat Rasmus Henning, who in his own right is a world class athlete, mean a lot to me.

FLMSTri: What went through your mind before race?
Andy Potts: It’s funny because as they say be careful of what you ask for. When you’re sitting at home or in your car and your heart rate is super low and you say I would love to get into a sprint finish with so and so. I was out there with a mile to go and I said I wanted to get into a sprint finish and now I am getting what I wanted. Then you have to question yourself; can you come out on top?

FLMSTri: Congratulations on your victory today and we wish you a great season.
Andy Potts: Thank you and I hope to see you at the next one.