They call me “Lou.” Originally from St. Louis, I was your typical “tomboy.” My days were filled with outside activities, sports, sprained ankles and dirty knees. When my sister, who is ten years younger than me, was learning to talk she had a difficult time pronouncing my name. Instead of Lauren, she called me “Lou.” That nickname has stuck with me ever since. And that’s why, “they call me Lou.” I competed in my first triathlon after college-on a borrowed mountain bike wearing a baggy cotton t-shirt and long, red shorts. But, that race changed the course of my life. In 2010, I fully committed to triathlon training. And that training paid off. That year, I raced in the coveted World Championship Ironman in Kona. In 2011, as an Age Group racer, I finished every triathlon on the podium. In 2012, I raced an undefeated season as an Elite Amateur and in 2013 I turned PRO. I started my PRO career with a top 5 finish at a big stage event, beaten only by three Olympians, and shortly thereafter, I secured my first PRO win. Within only two years I’ve become a highly respected triathlete who is known for my consistency in winning races.

Running Results (2009-2013)

• Austin 3M Half – Jan 2013 (3rd Overall Female: 1:19:05)
• MetroPCS Dallas Half – Dec 20l2 (lst Age Group, 4th Overall Female: 1:22:59)
• DRC Half – Nov 20l2 (lst Age Group, 4th Overall Female: 1:24:19)
• Dallas Marathon Dec 2009 (Boston Qualifier in 3:30:46)

TRAINING: Average of l6 hours per week with: 4 swims p/week.5 bikes p/week.5 runs p/week. Olympic and half ironman focused training blocks. Favorite workout, Track – 5 x l mile repeats. EDUCATION: University of Missouri: Honors College – Magna Cum Laude EMPLOYMENT: Innovation 360: Marketing Coordinator       Publicity

• Dallas Morning News (Sept 2013) Local Triathletes Shine On and Off Road
• Dallas Morning News (July 2013) Feature Story: Amateur Not Afraid of PROs
• Living Fit Magazine (Oct. 2012) Feature Story: PowerCouples
• Phast Times News (October, 2012) FeaturedAthlete
• Dallas Morning News (Sept 2012) Barnett Earns Bronze
• Living Fit Magazine (Sept 2012) Photo: “River Cities Tri Celebrating the Win”
• Shreveport Times (August 2012) Ted Zderic, Lauren Barnett claim River Cities Triathlon titles
• Hyvee Championship Website profile
• The Dallas Morning News (July 2012) Fun may turn into a job for triathlete from The Colony
• Triathlon Life Magazine Cover (Fall issue)
• USA Triathlon (Spring 2013, Vol. 16, Issue 2, page 56) Athletes of the Year

For more information on Mile High Multisport’s sponsorship of Lauren, please contact Coach Pete Alfino at pete@milehighmultisport.com.