What inspires you to compete?
Its fun!!! I enjoy being on course next to athletes who I respect and admire. I also love pushing myself to be better, stronger, and faster. I have qualified for the Ironman World Championship 70.3, and I want to do my family, friends, and college proud!!!
Why do you like this sport?
I like triathlon because there isn't just one way to win. A person can be strong in all disciplines or just one and be just as serious a competitor. Plus, I have never felt more accomplished than after I finish a triathlon, from sprint to iron distance.
Music?
As long as it has a heavy beat and doesn't involve red-necks in pick-ups, its in my mp3 player. I know I live in Montana, but I see enough red-necks on the roads that I don't need to hear more country.
Do you train? What does your schedule look like?
I love to train!!! Montana in the spring and summer is paradise. You get to run up big hills and cycle over mountain passes, all within reach of town. I also have a great group of people I coach and swim with who keep me honest. My schedule during the season goes with a balanced quality and quantity. Unless you only do ultra distance races, you need some speed. My favorite workout is to bike 25-40 miles as hard as I can, and then jump off and run 6-8 miles uphill as hard as I can. Not a whole lot of thinking to it, but its fun and satisfying!
How's Life Treating You?
Life is pretty good...