A former Division 1 collegiate Cross Country/Track & Field runner for Iowa State, Mackenzie Madison resides in Eugene, Oregon where she trains as a professional triathlete. With recent top ten finishes at 2010 Ironman Arizona and Ironman Canada, Mackenzie has her sights set on Kona 2011. Mackenzie has her M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oregon and works as an endurance coach for Zoom Performance. Following in her father’s footsteps, Mackenzie began competing in triathlons at the age of 12. Her goals include continuing to improve her swim as well as becoming a force at the Ironman distance.