Cindi | Gina | Gwen
Cindi, aka “Cin-delicious” or “Cinders” or “CIN!”
About me: Taurus (yes, I’m stubborn) + Lamb (and soft & cuddly!); Citizen of the World.
“Life is very short…there is no time for fighting and fussing my friend.” The Beatles
How did I get into AR? Former triathlete & marathoner seeking a team-based sport…
My AR style is… Fast and Furious!
I ride a… Full-suspension Trek Fuel 70 with sweet green tires…
I can’t live without… Zoot gear
Fave AR discipline… Creating your own path…aka Navigating!
What’s in your gear bin?
- Fave food: Margarita Clif Shot Blocks
- E-caps or Tums
- Sidi Bike Shoes
- Ultimate Challenge 70 ounce water pack
- Garmin 405
- Big tarp
What’s playing in your iPod?
- Changes by 2Pac
- Smile by Lily Allen
- My Stupid Mouth by John Mayer
What is your funniest moment on the trail? Realizing we were FASTER portaging our boat than the rest of the teams kayaking upstream
What is your worst/best moment on the trail? Endo…need I say more?
What is your post-race reward? A hot shower & a massage!
Are you competitive? Who isn’t?
AR Races
2008
- Tahoe Big Blue 12 Hour: 1st Place All Women’s Division
- Folsom Lake Sprint - 1st Place All Women’s Division
- Half Moon Bay Ocean Blue: 1st Place All Women’s Division
- San Francisco City Chase Urban Challenge
- NorCal Almaden Quicksilver Sprint: 1st Place All Women’s Division
- Sea Otter Classic – 2nd Place Women’s Corporate Cup
- CyclePath Lake Chabot Sprint: 3rd Place All Women’s Division
2007
- Big Blue Adventure Series
- Folsom Lake Sprint – 5th Place All Women’s Division
- Tahoe 12-Hour -2nd Place in Division
- Baarbd Races
- Opposites Attract – 1st overall
- AR 101 – 1st overall
- San Francisco Night & Day – 2nd place in Division
- Gravity Play Buena Vista Sprint – Buena Vista, Colorado
More about Cindi…
Outside of AR, I… Travel, Yoga, Scuba, Hit the Slopes!
My indulgence… Ice cream
My most hilarious celebrity run-in is… Sitting next to Tom Selleck in a theater in New York…and then calling him Burt Reynolds!
My most tasty celebrity run-in is… Meeting Marcelle from Top Chef at Company-and then getting to tour the kitchen with 8 of my gal-pals! Yum!
What super natural gift would you most like to possess? Sprout Wings and Fly
My wildest dream… see above answer
My alarm clock… is my Blackberry Pearl…and always comes too early
My life is… Never-ending hectic but fun!
My inspiration… My awesome family
My favorite flavor is… Mint Chocolate Chip
My favorite characters… Transformers
What is in your favorite movie? Oh, too many…but any comedy with Adam Sandler, and Zoolander!
What is your favorite color? Blue
Which is your favorite of the seven sins? Gluttony – Just love that food!
Which TV series are you addicted to? Alias, 24
Your most unusual birthmark? It looks like a dirt stain on my left arm.
What is your favorite flower? Tulips
What is your favorite animal? Puppies
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Gina
About me: Scorpio, Zodiac Sheep; part Greek, part English, part Native American
How did I get into AR? After joining the Team In Training AR team…
Define what woman is. Someone who does it all and keeps everything running smoothly.
My AR style is… slow and easy
I ride a… Specialized
I can’t live without… Camelback gear
What’s in your gear bin?
- Clothes, lots of food, sunscreen, chapstick
- Specialized Bike, Sidi shoes
- Camelback
- Black diamond Climbing Gear
What songs make you SPRINT your heart out? Vacation-green day
What songs make you want to stay awake when your eyes are drooping? Any dance music
What song keeps you going and going and going? Adrenaline by Bush
What is your funniest moment on the trail? Me at 5′2 towing 2 racers who were much larger than me
What is your worst moment on the trail? Tearing my ACL
What do you eat pre-race? poptarts
What is your post-race reward? chocolate
How do you keep yourself motivated on trail? By focusing on the fun parts
Are you competitive? Moderately, but being injured has cured me to some extent
Your motto… have fun
How many hours do you train a week? 7-10
What is your favorite sport in AR? bike
AR Races
2007
- Redtail Sprint Race (3rd in Division)
- Castaic Lake Sprint Adventure Race (3rd in Division)
- Sea Otter Adventure Race (5th in Division)
- Lavaman Triathlon (Kona)
- Stanford Sprint Tri
- Vineman 1/2 Ironman Aqua Jog
2006
- See Jane Tri
2005
- BAOC Kid Goat 1st in division
- BigBlue Silver Sage Sprint Adventure Race 3rd in division
- Big Blue Redtail Adventure Race 3rd in division
- Night and Day Challenge Urban Rogaine 16 hours 1st in division
- Rock and Roll Half-Marathon Phoenix
- Solvang Half Century Road Bike Ride
- America’s Most Beautiful Ride Century Road Bike Ride
- Foothill Metric Century Road Bike Ride
2004
- Shaver Lake Adventure Race 4th in division
- Shooting Star Adventures, SVS finals 4th in division
- BAOC Kid Goat Orienteering 3rd in division
- Cal-Eco 24 Hour Race, Yosemite
- BigBlue Redtail Adventure Race
- Big Blue Silver Sage Adventure Race
- Balance Bar Sprint, Austin; Balance Bar Sprint, Folsom
- Balance Bar Sprint, Los Angeles
More about Gina…
Outside of AR, I… Triathlons, yoga, belly dancing
My indulgence… chocolate
My childhood ambition is to… be James Bond
My fondest memory… Christmas mornings as a kid
My most awesome celebrity run-in is… Bill Murray took and wore my sunglasses on national TV at the Celebrity Pro Am
My fave retreat… anywhere with the ocean
My wildest dream… to retire and travel the world
What super natural gift would you most like to possess? Time travel
What is your motto? Just keep moving
My proudest moment… passing the bar exam- 3 times
My biggest challenge… moving every two years as a Navy Brat as a kid
My alarm clock… my cat
My perfect day… a workout and then a nap on the beach
My first sport… running
My last purchase… tri suit
My favorite movie… Broadcast news
My inspiration… everyone around me
My life is… about learning and having adventures
My favorite flavor is… chocolate
My favorite heroes of fiction… James Bond
My favorite characters in history… anyone who stood up for what was right
My favorite heroines in real life… firefighters, social workers, teachers
My favorite heroines of fiction… Nancy Drew
What is your dream vacation? Active vacation to an exotic place
What is your favorite color or color scheme? purple
The quality you most admire in a woman? bravery
Which is your favorite of the seven sins? greed
Which TV series are you addicted to? Moonlight
What is your favorite flower? rose
What is your favorite animal? cat
Who are your heroes/heroines in real life? My mom, my brothers, my husband
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Gwen Juha (aka “Killer)
About me: Capricorn, Tiger, German/English
“If it is not fun anymore, don’t do it”… but “Never Give Up!”
Woman is…whatever she puts her mind to
My AR style is: Long Course
I ride a: Specialized Sapphire
What’s in your gear bin?
· My cool VK jersey
· I can’t live without water bladder/helmet/shoes
· Your favorite trail food: Luna bar: lemon, jelly belly sport orange/lime, Gu blocks, Cliff bar kids chocolate chip
What’s playing in your iPod? Techno/Rap
What songs make you SPRINT your heart out? Base Attack-techno rocker (rob mayth remix)
What songs make you want to stay awake when your eyes are drooping? Arabic Dance Music
What songs keep you going and going and going? Arabic drum music
How did you get into AR? My husband
What is your funniest moment on the trail? Racing with Cindi at Cyclepath- we were covered in mud!!
What is your best moment on the trail? My very first date with my husband
What do you eat pre-race? 2 packs of oatmeal, glucosamine (2 TBSP), a few ginger candies
What is your post-race reward? My stomach feels good, and my muscles are usually not sore
How do you keep yourself motivated on trail? Look to my teammates for support
Most embarrassing moment on trail? When I endoed at skeggs
Are you competitive? Very
My favorite quote: You are what you eat
How many hours do you train a week? 5-15
What is your favorite sport in AR? Mountain Biking
AR Races
2008
- Tahoe Big Blue 12 Hour: 1st Place All Women’s Division
- Folsom Lake Sprint - 1st Place All Women’s Division
- NorCal Pacheco State Park
More about Gwen…
Outside of AR, I.. like to scrapbook, be outdoors, snowboard, watch movies
My indulgence… Caramel, Banana Pudding
My childhood ambition is to… Go to the Junior Olympics in Tae Kwon Do
My fondest memory… Getting married to my husband, going on trips with my sister
My fave soundtrack… Twister, Girls just want to have fun
My most awesome celebrity run-in is… Meeting the Wayans brothers in Vegas
My wildest dream… Traveling the World including the poles
What super natural gift would you most like to possess? Forgiveness/humility
My proudest moment… Marrying my husband
My biggest challenge… Being a good wife
My alarm clock… 5…45am
My perfect day… Get up early, have breakfast with my husband, spend time with my husband on the couch, get on the bike, go for a day trip, come back, watch videos with popcorn under a blanket on the couch with my husband.
My first sport… Soccer
My last purchase… Stocking stuffers for my husband at REI
My favorite movie… “my life”
My inspiration… Jesus Christ
My life is… Never Boring
My favorite flavor is… Caramel
My favorite heroes of fiction… Xmen
My favorite characters in history… Pumba & Timon from the Lion King
My favorite heroines in real life… My sister & parents
My favorite heroines of fiction… Trinity from the matrix
What is in your favorite movie/what is in your Netflix queue? In my Netflix Queue… Return to snowy river, iron man, Harold and Kumar..guantanimo bay, deucle bigalow..european gigalo, the dark night, head of state, the break up, rent, bigger stronger faster
What is your dream vacation? New Zealand, Australia adventure
What is your favorite color or color scheme? Hot Pink
The quality you most admire in a woman? They care and listen
Which is your favorite of seven sin? None –they are all deadly, I like virtue
Which TV series are you addicted to? House
Your most unique favorite birthmark? My belly button looks like little butt
What is your favorite flower? Tulip
What is your favorite animal? warthog
Who are your heroes/heronies in real life? Parents/sister