| Age |
32 |
| Birth date |
March 28, 1978 |
| Height |
5'9" |
| Born |
Tacoma, WA and grew up all over the US. I've also spent a number of years in Germany and Ontario. |
| Current residence |
beautiful Vancouver, BC |
| Education |
Currently pursuing a M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling, University of British Columbia (2011)
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M.Sc. in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa (2005) |
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B.Sc. in Biological Science, University of Guelph (2001) |
| Occupation |
Future genetic counsellor |
| Languages |
English, German |
| Athletic background |
Competitive swimmer from age 9-12, horseback riding from age 9-18. Ran my first Fun Run with my parents at age 5. Dabbled in high school cross-country and track and field (hurdles). Started running again during graduate school, training for marathon (Berlin 2004, Boston 2005) and half-marathon distances. Did my first triathlon in early 2006 and haven't looked back! |
| Coach |
2010: Bjoern Ossenbrink (Multisport Science/Glotman-Simpson Cycling) 2009: Alan Carlsson (Leading Edge Triathlon Club); 2008: Mark Bates (321 Coaching), 2007: Dwayne Botchar (Peak Potential Coaching), 2006: Peak Centre for Human Performance |
| Athletic goals |
To stay fit, race hard and help others do the same. |
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To continually push the limits of my mind and body. |
| Other athletic interests |
Kayaking, yoga, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating |
| Film buff |
Anything from Wong Kar Wai, Stephen Soderberg, Werner Herzog, Harmony Korrine...too many to list! |
| Impressionable books |
One River by Wade Davis, In Pursuit of Excellence by Terry Orlick, A Heart-Breaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers, Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco. |
| I train to eat! |
sushi, dim sum, raw foods, anything whole wheat, couscous, bubble tea, my husband's excellent cooking... |
| On my ipod |
Kaki King, Xiu Xiu, (smog), Caribou, Electrelane, leTigre, Broken Social Scene, Aphex Twin, my mum playing Chopin... |
| In my 'spare' time I enjoy... |
20 years experience as a freelance cellist, fire performance, motorcycle riding, traveling adventures, kayaking. |
