Eco-Challenge // Teams // Team Awakening




 Team Awakening (USA) // Number 46
Family is what this team is all about. Patrick and Kimberley are married, and Dan is Patrick�s brother. Although inexperienced, the team hopes the race "awakens the sleeping potential in their souls that has been buried under layers of urban endeavors." Dan Quigley teaches scuba diving, and is certified on Nitrox. He also holds three bachelor degrees. In fact, this team�s combined education experience qualifies them to build and run a small country!

 Patrick Brighton (Captain)
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
37
Nashville, TN
USA

Surgeon
EXPEDITION RACES:
OTHER:
Patrick holds a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and has participated in numerous road races, triathlons, and off-road triathlons. He also played club rugby with the New Mexico Brujos for ten years. Patrick holds an advanced open water scuba certification, and has participated in multiple night and wreck dives.

 Kimberley Brighton
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
34
Nashville, TN,
USA

Nurse Anesthetist
EXPEDITION RACES:
OTHER:
Kimberley holds a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and has participated in numerous 5k and 10k road races, Olympic and sprint triathlons, and off-road triathlons. She is open water scuba certified, and actively engages in a variety of outdoor activities including backpacking, kayaking, climbing, and moutain biking.

 Daniel Quigley
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
39
Tucson, AZ,
USA

Civil Engineer
EXPEDITION RACES:
OTHER:
Dan is an experienced scuba diver and scuba instructor who has logged over 350 open water dives, and has open water certified over 100 divers. An avid runner, Dan has competed in numerous 5k-10k runs, triathlons, and a pentathlon. Dan runs over 40 miles per week, and bikes over 100 miles per week.

 Randy Wilder
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
41
Albuquerque, NM,
USA

Radiology Director
EXPEDITION RACES:
OTHER:
Randy has been playing club rugby for almost 20 years, and currently plays with the New Mexico Brujos. He has raced in numerous 5k and 10k races, half-marathons, and marathons. Randy also has triathlon and quadrathon experience.