Next Tri-Studette... GINA!

First I want to thank Erich for taking the time to post during his 2 weeks of training! I really enjoy reading race reports and training reports... seems like I learn something new with every one I read!

ALRIGHTY! With X-mas out of the way... the family surviving to plague... and a couple of moments to myself... I finally have the time to post another athlete profile! This week's comes to us from Gina! Read and enjoy!

1) When/Where were you born?

Mt View, CA on May 26, 1978, Gemini, Baby.

2) Age?

29 – but my racing age is 30, yikes! I'm getting old!

3) Marital Status?

Married, to the most amazing man I've ever met! He's understanding of my triathlon lifestyle AND my coaching lifestyle.

4) Kids? Dogs? Cats? Rats?

One cat, Haley, although her nick name is “pretty girl”

5) Profession?

Coach (swim and tri) and personal trainer (to the stars!)

6) Favorite food/meal?

Pizza (homemade of course)

7) Favorite toothpaste?

No favorite, whatever is on sale.

8) Favorite color?

Oh this is a good one. I think today I'll pick PINK!

9) Favorite quote?

“Do something every day that scares you.”

10) Favorite book?

There's too many to pick just one. Right now I'm reading Mysteries of the Middle Ages by Thomas Cahill.

11) Favorite movie?

40 year old virgin or Team America (new team name?)

12) What draws you to endurance sports?

The complexity and crazyness of it all. Plus that whole taking and inflicting pain of the coach - athlete relationship is awesome!

13) Years cycling/running/swimming?

Swimming: 25 years competitive swimming
Cycling: 8 years for triathlon and a little dabbling in competitive cycling
Running: 14 years, but seriously for 8 (definitely my weakness!)

14) Other interests outside of endurance sports?

Reading, trivia nights, TV, who has time for much else?

15) Short-term/Long-term fitness/competition goals?

Olympic Distance USAT Nationals and Aquathon Nationals this year. Long term, to be fit and happy and crazy!

16) Favorite piece of gear?

The new tri bike I'm going to order any day now...a specialized elite transition

17) Favorite work-out?

Right now it would be running. Getting out and away from everything, zoning out.

18) What draws you to endurance sports?

Didn't we see this question already...This time my answer is: the meditative aspect, totally being in the moment, the purity of the physical experience.

19) What’s your vision for the tri-team?

Fun, friends, holiday parties, and PODIUM buddies!

20) Secret little-known talent?

I can eat way more than most women my age and weight! HA!

Thanks Gina! Looking forward to a GREAT '08 season!

Breathe...