How many years competing? 17 years, 3 years professionally
Five best Achievements in Triathlon
- First woman out of the water in EVERY triathlon!
- 2nd at 2006 USA Elite Nationals
- 3rd at 2006 Escape from Alcatraz
- 2005 USA Triathlon Rookie of the Year
- Motivational speaker & writer for American Youth Triathletes
What is the next goal? My major goal for 2007 is to qualify on the USA team for the Pan American Games.
Favourites
- Orca Westuit: APEX2
- Event: Escape from Alcatraz
- Food: Dark chocolate
- Activity outside of Triathlon: Exploring the countries I visit after every race
- Training Session: Transition practice
- Hardest Training Session: Cycling hill repeats on Cheyenne Mountain
Person you admire the most: I admire anyone who gets out there and achieves their goals.
Person who influenced you with Triathlon: My biggest influence for sport is my mother. She encouraged me to have fun, do what I love, and strive to be successful. And she was my biggest competitor for many years!
Why do you Triathlon? I do triathlons because I enjoy the thrill of competing against the best athletes in the world. I do triathlons to be a positive role model for American youth. I do triathlons as an excuse to travel the world. I do triathlons because I love to swim, bike, and run.