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Mike Bradley Founder of Metro Brokers First Annual Triathlon

Metro Brokers TV: And this is Mark Eibner with Metro Brokers TV and we are here at the first annual Metro Brokers Triathlon in here, and we are really here with the founder; Mike, congratulations.

Mike Bradley: Thank you very much Mark.

Interviewer: So, did you ever think a couple of springs ago when you came up with the big audacious idea of a Metro Broker triathlon would ever materialize?

Mike Bradley: Yeah. I had never had doubt, but this is great, seeing all these people out here; it seems be going very smoothly.

Interviewer: Oh, yeah. All the... everyone is liking the venue. So, I just want to know how you got to be number one, but you came in 46th?

Mike Bradley: I started 46th, that's why[Phonetic].

Interviewer: Oh, is that what it was?

Mike Bradley: Yeah, definitely. I was the first to register, so you get number one.

Interviewer: You definitely an inside... inside avenue there.

Mike Bradley: You bet.

Interviewer: So, you have been in some other triathlons then right?

Mike Bradley: Yeah, I have done a couple. This is my first of this year though.

Interviewer: Without being prejudiced, how do you think the Metro Brokers one compared to some of the ones you have been in?

Mike Bradley: So far, this is just as smooth as anything I have seen. You know we have got the dinner afterwards. We will see how it ends at the night.

Interviewer: Yeah. Is that pretty typical for triathlons as far as like food and beer and stuff?

Mike Bradley: The ones I do, yeah.

Interviewer: Oh! You stick with the food and beer ones.

Mike Bradley: I always make sure there is a meal and something to drink after, definitely.

Interviewer: Yeah, well, great job. I think everything has been pulled off. It's been smooth; number one, number two winners have been real pleased with the venue.

Mike Bradley: Super. That is the best we could ask for. It will just get bigger every year.

Interviewer: You bet. Where do you think we want to take this next year?

Mike Bradley: 300 to 400 people.

Interviewer: And your goal this year was 200?

Mike Bradley: 200, I think we came right around there.

Interviewer: Yeah, I had had heard 180 and there were about 16 walk ups.

Mike Bradley: Yeah, that is fantastic.

Interviewer: Congratulations Mike. A great job man.

Mike Bradley: Thank you very much Mark. Thanks.

Posted Monday Jun 22