Abby Cox

Abby Cox grew up in Lubbock, TX, where she spent most of her growing up years as a competitive swimmer. After graduating from Lubbock High, Abby accepted a scholarship to swim at Ohio University, and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Communication in 2003. Swimming was always Abby’s #1 sport, but she always had a love for running, too. Immediately upon finishing her swimming career, Abby began to train for a marathon. For college graduation she asked her parents for a bike because she knew she wanted to try her hand at triathlons some day, too. The first athletic endeavor on her list was to complete a marathon; so she completed the Dallas White Rock Marathon in 2003 and qualified for Boston. Abby has also completed the Cincinnati and Columbus marathons. All while training and competing in marathons Abby was a certified as a Spinning instructor and built some good cycling muscles. She completed her first triathlon, an Olympic distance, in 2004, ending up 3rd in her age group. In 2005 Abby moved to Grapevine, TX and one month later completed her second triathlon finishing 2nd in her age group and qualifying for Age Group Nationals. Since then, Abby has continued to stay active in running, cycling, and swimming. She completed her fist half Ironman in 2007, and hopes to do a full someday. Abby resides in Grapevine, TX with her supportive husband, Steve. She earned her Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and works is a Health Education Consultant for CIGNA Healthcare.