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Melanie McQuaid is the first person to have won the XTERRA Triathlon World Championships three times. Along with three World Championships titles, Melanie has three second place performances at the World Championships, two overall series titles, seven national titles from the US and Canada and four five runner up titles for the overall series. Consistent top performance and versatility has been Melanie's trademark on the XTERRA tour as she has climbed the podium for XTERRA events, national mountain bike events and road events all in the same season over the past five years. Melanie is also an experienced public speaker. Whether it is race clinics outlining great race strategies or in the boardroom discussing goal setting, Melanie has inspired many to pursue their own top performances. Melanie discusses stories from the race scene which illustrate the principles of tenacity, innovation, creativity, happiness and achievement. Melanie completed a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Victoria before embarking on a 14 year professional career in athletics. Melanie raced professionally as a road and off-road cyclist, hosted her own television segment for two years, co-hosted a sports radio talk show, made guest appearances on numerous national television shows, managed a professional cycling team and appeared on major television networks including CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, OLN, TSN, CBC, CHUM and CH television. Melanie is a personal coach for athletes and executives while still at the top of her game in triathlon. Melanie also represents key long term sponsors that mirror her commitment to a healthy, balanced lifestyle including organic, whole grain foods, physical activity, environmental awareness and top performance. Melanie is an individual who has achieved the highest sporting success. In 2009 Melanie was named Triathlete Magazine's Offroad Triathlete of the Year, Triathlon Canada's Female Offroad Triathlete of the Year and won Offroad Triathlete of the Year at the Competitor Magazine Endurance Sport Awards for her 2008 season as she did for the 2006 season. For the 2005 season Melanie was ranked #3 across all triathlon disciplines in the World Ranking by Inside Tri magazine and was Triathlete Magazine and Triathlon Canada's Offroad Triathlete of the Year. . As a popular athlete and personal coach, Melanie has inspired both the present, the future and the past generation to explore their potential and to finding great success and meaning in life. Her motto is “Keep It Fun” and she applies that to all she does. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS• 2003/2005/2006 XTERRA World Champion CHAMPIONSHIP WINS
• 2008 XTERRA USA National Series Overall Champion
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  written by Rhonda, January 09, 2007
Thank you so much for your example of a balanced life! I am a full-time mother of four, and an avid cyclist. I beleive so strongly that I need to take time for myself (cycling, running, etc.) in order to be the best mom I can be.
I've been riding my bike for several years now, including quite a few centuries, and now I've taken up running too. I just registered for my first marathon today, and I hope to do an olympic distance triathlon later this summer (if I can get up enough courage to to the swim). My husband is also an avid mountain and road cyclist, and wants to buy me an Orca this year. We live in Utah, so we're biased to the wonderful beauty here, and I'm glad you've listed it as one of your favorite venues. Thanks again for your wonderful example of kkeping life fun and balanced! I hope to see you on a trail here sometime.
written by jonbarnyard@yahoo, January 22, 2007
I am one of the fastest mtb riders on the east coast and have found that ice riding is a great way to hone in your technical riding skills. So if you don't have studs and ice I highly rec. you try them. The nokian extremo's are expen. but the best. Now get out there and slide girl. Good luck on your 07' campaign as if you need it,
 ops: Jon
written by Murillo Gilbert Diego, August 04, 2007
HEllo Melanie, first of all I wanted to send the best of luck on the rest of the races for this year, and best on your search for a 4th Xterra world title. Here we are having the ever first Xterra Global Championship in Sept 8-9th. I'm trying to work out as much as I can so I get a qualificaction spot for Maui. I was just wondering to see if you have any online coaching in order to get prepared for the off season and the 2008 season.
Thanks and great website... 
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I see your site and I like it very mutch...
good luck for you... and for Your career.
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