Mark Barends
Full Name: Mark Keith Barends (Aka) Sooty
D.O.B 09/01//1963
Marital Status: Married with 2 Children aged 19 and 17
Live: Torquay, Victoria
Sports background: A middle distance runner at school and state level.
Sporting achievements : 3rd 4 male open team in the inaugural Kona 24. 1st Red Yeti Portland 2006, 3rd Vet Male Ballarat to Barwon Heads Mars Challenge 2006, 4th Vet Male Upper Murray Challenge 2006
Favourite pieces of sporting equipment: My Trek Top Fuel 110 MTB, Serotta Road Bike, Epic V10 ski and Vicious HID and LED Lights
Worst injury: Fractured bone in my left shoulder
Pet Hates: A bike that is not running properly and uncomfortable bike knicks.
Strongest Leg: Bike
Weakest Leg: Swim
Favourite Food: Pasta
Favourite Drink: Water
Favourite alcoholic drink: Guinness