How I got started

I have always been athletic.  The first time I went skiing I was 4 years old.  Growing up, I played soccer and swam.  I then turned to racing triathlons because I was a swimmer and a runner, and it is very complementary to sculling.  Ironically, I decided to focus on cycling.  After losing my chance to go to the 2004 Olympics by 4 seconds, I moved out to Colorado.  Being in Colorado brought both my cycling and my skiing to the next level.  There is nothing like being able to train and race other people who are among the best in the world at what they do.

Goals for the Future

The big goal that brought me back to CT after Colorado is the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.  While I am ineligible for 2008, I have a great foundation to begin planning for 2012.

Describe your style...

Laid back and easy going. Pretty much got the hang of hard on the hard days and easy on the easy days.

Why do you compete?

I like not getting in trouble for going too fast.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I don`t want to grow up.

Schools Attended

High school at fairfield College preparatory School followed by 2 yrs at Cornell University

Employment / Experience Summary

Have completely mastered the fine arts of food service with a little wrenching and ski tuning thrown in.

Participating in the 2004 Olympic trials. Participating in the junior world championships. Winning the Fitchburg stage race. Not finishing dead last in the local 4x series.