MEET our T3 May ATHLETE of the MONTH, Danielle Freebern!

Coach Amy says, "Danielle does not cease to amaze me with everything she does while keeping an encouraging smile on her face! The amount of training Danielle gets done while balancing-teaching, coaching, finishing her masters and taking good care of her family is astounding. Her teammates and friends can always count on her to lend a helping hand and encouragement. Danielle has the best attitude about life and makes the world bright with her smile and sense of humor. Congratulations Danielle, I couldn’t be prouder of you!"


Q:  What is your name and where do you live?

A:  Danielle Freebern and I live in Greenfield Center. NY


Q:  What is your age?

A:   43


Q:  What is your occupation?

A:  I am a high school social studies teacher


Q:  When did you start participating in triathlons? What motivated you to participate?

A:  I completed my first triathlon in 2017 so 7 years


Q:  How long have you been coached by T3 Coaching?

A:  This is my 2nd season with Coach Amy- we share a special love for pizza!


Q:  What is your favorite race, and why?

A:  My favorite triathlon is Ironman Lake Placid, I spend a lot of time in LP with my friends and family and it holds a special place in my heart.


Q:  What is your favorite piece of triathlon equipment?

A:  My running sneakers


Q:  What are some of your career highlights as an athlete (not necessarily triathlon)?

A:  I am a 2 time 140.6 finisher, a 5x 70.3 finisher, 5x marathon and 2x Ultramarathoner. I have placed 2nd in the Athena category at the Patriot Half and have placed first in my AG the Lions Club Duathlon twice.


Q:  What are your triathlon goals for this season?

A:  To finish my 3rd 140.6 at IMLP with the T3 crew! Besides that I am looking forward to a happy and injury free season!


Q:  What is your long-term goal in the sport of mtn. biking/triathlon?

A:  I want to travel to Mt.Tremblant and Maine in the next couple of years to complete the 70.3 distances there.


Q:  What are 3 foods someone would always find in your refrigerator/cupboards?

A:  Peanut butter, pretzels, pizza


Q:  What kind of music could we find on your playlist

A:  Country, country and more country


Q:  What advice would you give to a 'newbie' in the sport?

A:  To take time to enjoy the race. Thank the volunteers, look around at the scenery and stop to hug and thank your support crew.


Q:  Do you have any secret training tips? (Not really secret if you share, huh?)

A:  Nutrition is key to success of triathlon, practice, practice, practice


Q:  Please list your favorite workout:

A:  Fartlek runs: The name is fun and I love to run!


Q:  Any thoughts you want to share?

A:  I am honored to be the AOTM for T3. This group has made triathlon so much more than racing! I also want to take a minute to thank everyone who supports me and my triathlon journey. My friends, T3 crew, the BABS, and most importantly my husband and kids. Without their support I would not be able to accomplish the goals I set for myself and be the best athlete I can be!




Current Athlete of the Month ::

Danielle Freebern

Previous Athlete of the Month's ::

November 2023:  Kerri Thomas
October 2023:  Matt Dowling
September 2023:  Nolan Hogan
August 2023:  Gil Silvestre
July 2023:  John Reid
June 2023:  Tyler Lingel
May 2023:  Julia Slyer
April 2023:  Kevin Crossman
March 2023:  Carl Regenauer
February 2023:  Amy Farrell
January 2023:  Tim Russell
December 2022:  Rachel Waller
November 2022:  Bobby Thorborg
October 2022:  Jeremey Frye
September 2022:  Jillian Richards
August 2022:  Rebecca Miller
July 2022:  Jason Hare
June 2022:  Julie Scherer
May 2022:  Martyna Brooks
April 2022:  Derek Demeter
January 2022:  Kaitlyn Hansen
October 2021:  Chris McNally
September 2021:  Jack Putnam
August 2021:  Sarah Adelson
July 2021:  Niki Kellogg
June 2021:  Jack Bordeau
May 2021:  Dean Haspela
April 2021:  Dina StClaire
March 2021:  Jamie Hoyt
January 2021:  Paige Montanye
December 2020:  Lara Vivolo
November 2020:  Erika Eckrote
October 2020:  Heidi Underwood
September 2020:  Tom Williams
July 2020:  Christian Weber
June 2020:  Mara Fronhofer
May 2020:  T3 Medical Professionals
April 2020:  Steve Vnuk
March 2020:  Luis A Castro
February 2020:  John MacDonald
December 2019:  Steciuk Family
November 2019:  Nathan Rieger
October 2019:  Jess Corwin
September 2019:  Amanda Williams
August 2019:  Chris Erwin
July 2019:  Deborah Curtis
June 2019:  Rachel Waller
May 2019:  Ariel Dickson
April 2019:  Jonathan Demers
February 2019:  Laurie Scheuing
January 2019:  Alexandra Besso
December 2018:  Kim Kilby
November 2018:  Jessica Cronin
October 2018:  Kerri Thomas
August 2018:  John Evansky
July 2018:  Lonnie Halusic
June 2018:  Chris McNally
May 2018:  Dan Finnin
April 2018:  Terry Spooner
March 2018:  Ann Crossman
October 2017:  Isabelle Dickens
September 2017:  Ivy Kasallis
August 2017:  Michael Robinson
July 2017:  Chuck Lester
June 2017:  Colleen Dolan-VanZandt
May 2017:  Nick Marcantonio
April 2017:  Ryan Keller
March 2017:  Bobby Thorborg
September 2016:  Vinny Cooper
August 2016:  Jane Mastaitis
July 2016:  Jamie Hoyt
June 2016:  Jeff Halusic
May 2016:  Sibyl Jacobson
July 2014:  Christine McKnight
June 2014:  Sereena Coombes
August 2012:  Kim Didrich
July 2012:  Michael Jordan & Barbara Jordan
June 2012:  Ray Liuzzo
October 2011:  Joe Hall
September 2011:  Carl Regenauer
August 2011:  Timothy Healey
July 2011:  Jason Gardner
June 2011:  David Cann
May 2011:  Fran Vincent
August 2010:  Jim Fox
July 2010:  Mike Jaworski
June 2010:  Carla Burhoe
May 2010:  Christine McKnight
April 2010:  Dean Haspela
September 2009:  Rebecca Pedersen
August 2009:  Michael Winston
July 2009:  Paul Fronhofer
June 2009:  Heidi Underwood
May 2009:  Johan Bosman
April 2009:  Mike Sorrentino
August 2008:  Patrick O'Keeffe
July 2008:  Jason Chlopecki
June 2008:  Mara Fronhofer
May 2008:  Pat Grasso
April 2008:  Tami Olheiser
March 2008:  Michael Robinson
February 2008:  Bob Stocks