Athlete Profile

  • Why I tri: After turning 40, I felt like I was getting too old, too fast. Inspired by my sister’s suggestion, I took up triathlon and am now in the best shape of my life.
  • Triathlete Since: 2016
  • # of Races as Pauole Athlete: 16+
  • Coach: Kainoa Pauole-Roth
  • Gear advice: Buy used when you are getting started. I raced for my first two years in my mountain bike shoes…
  • Former Sport(s): Collegiate Volleyball
  • Career Highlights:
    • Qualified for USA Olympic Distance Nationals in first year as competitive triathlete.
    • Completed first 70.3 Ironman in 5:20, 33rd AG.
    • Half Marathon PR: 2017 Lake Sammamish Half, 1:36:38.
    • Qualified for 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in South Africa, finished in 5:13:15.

Race History

DATERACETIMEPROPS
9/2/2023Bonney Lake Sprint Triathlon1:10:55Fantastic race, 2nd AG, strong work Paul!
9/3/2022Bonney Lake Sprint1:09:46Excellent last tri of the season, great work Paul!
8/6/2022USAT Sprint Nationals :38:33Outstanding race, top 20, great work Paul!
7/9/2022Whatcom Sprint Triathlon1:35:05Exceptional race, 3rd overall, 1st AG!
6/4/2022Lake Wilderness Sprint1:17:45Excellent race, 6th overall, 2nd AG, way to go Paul!
9/4/2021Bonney Lake Sprint Triathlon1:07:31Outstanding race, 4th overall, 1st AG!
9/7/2019Lake Stevens Sprint57:45:00Excellent race, 4th overall, 2nd AG!
8/25/2019Park to Park Double Dip Swim1:11:37Strong swim, nice work Paul!
8/10/2019USAT AG National Championships - Olympic2:05:34Awesome race, super strong bike, way to represent at nationals!
7/21/2019SeaFair Sprint1:14:10Well done Paul, great prep for USAT Nationals!
6/29/2019Valley of the Sun Olympic2:23:30Terrific race, 4th OA, 1st AG!
6/8/2019Moses Lake Olympic Triathlon2:09:59Strong race, 2nd AG, well done Paul!
3/23/2019Spring Magnuson Park Duathlon50:58:00Great job on your first ever duathlon, 2nd overall!
3/2/2019Lake Sammamish Half Marathon1:33:27Great early season race, keep up the strong base training!
12/9/2018Jingle Bell 12K Run51:54:00Great job Paul, 1st AG!
9/2/2018Ironman 70.3 World Championship5:13:15Fantastic race at the 70.3 World Championship!
8/11/2018Lake Tye Olympic Triathlon2:27:21Terrific race, 9th overall, 2nd AG, & qualified for USAT National!
6/30/2018Eastside Triathlon1:14:30Exceptional race, 1st AG!
6/3/2018Ironman 70.3 Victoria4:58:37Outstanding race, PR by 20+ min and qualified for Ironman 70.3 World Championships!
3/10/2018Lake Sammamish Half Marathon1:27:59Excellent race, 8+ min PR!
9/2/2017Bonney Lake Sprint1:04:45Excellent last race of the season, 6th overall, 2nd AG!
7/23/2017Seafair Olympic2:13:19Excellent race, 3rd AG!
7/9/2017Eastside Triathlon1:55:28Excellent race, 4th AG!
6/4/2017Ironman 70.3 Victoria5:20:07Amazing…congrats on your first 70.3!
4/22/2017Earth Day Half Marathon1:41:17Stellar race, PR and 2nd overall!
3/4/2017Lake Sammamish Half Marathon1:36:38Excellent race, half marathon PR!
2/5/2017Interlaken Icicle Dash 10k54:34:00Awesome race, 2nd AG!
10/8/2016St Edwards Harvest 10K58:28:00Excellent run, 6th overall, 2nd AG!
9/3/2016Bonney Lake Sprint1:20:41Outstanding race, nice work Paul!