What inspires you to compete?
My whole life I`ve participated in team sports like soccer and baseball where you rely heavily on your teammates for victory. What I love about downhill, other than the speed and adrenaline rush, is the overwhelming feeling of accomplishment in a podium finish. If I have a bad run, there`s no one to blame other than myself which pushes me even harder for the next race. If I have a excellent run on the other hand, well then it`s the greatest feeling in the world!
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Do you train? What does your schedule look like?
Yes. I enjoy running. I run 2 miles every other day. It doesn`t sound like very much, but I try to run it in under 12 minutes which isn`t an easy task. This style of training has stuck with me since my high school soccer days. It definitely pays off during those flat straight-aways before the finish line. On the other days when I`m not running I lift weights. On weekends I try to get in a shuttle ride or two. Maybe a little dirt jumping for fun.
Music?
I love music. I used to own a DJ record store in Santa Barbara, CA. I specialized in underground dance music. I sold the business in 2003. I DJ at clubs on the weekend. I mainly spin drum & bass but I love to play house and techno as well. I love riding with my iPod. I have a 60GB iPod filled to the max with music. While I ride I love listening to hip hop, drum & bass, and punk. Maybe a little Dialated Peoples, Hieroglyphics, NAS, Pendulum, Andy C, DJ Craze, NOFX, Pennywise...anything with energy.
Schools Attended
University of California at Santa Barbara Class of 1999