Q: What do you look to improve?

A: My swimming, definitely. It is the sport in which I have the most place for improvement as I started swimming when I started triathlon 5 years ago. I have come from far but swimming is the sport that is improving the most. My short term objective is to be able to come first out of the water in most 70.3’s.

Q: What distinguishes you amongst your competitors?

A: I think I have a particular background: I was a violinist until I was 17 and also always had a passion for extreme sports: I was a competitive skier and snowboarder and enjoyed other sports such as motocross, windsurfing, waterskiing (I race with a metal plate in the tibia, souvenir from a broken leg in a boarder cross race!). Judging from the nickname my team mates gave me- Mighty Mouse- I think that it is surprising to some people that I am small yet strong on the bike.

Q: What is TYR to you?

A: To me, TYR is an ambitious company which creates top of the line swim and triathlon apparel and equiptment and stands out for it’s philosophy and involvement in the world of triathlon. I think that TYR will become a close partner and is going to become an influential company in my career.

Q: Favorite Triathlon Race & Why:

A: The Hawaii Ironman, because it is my dream and ultimate goal!

Q: How did you get started in the sport?

A: I was a violinist for most of my life. I just got into triathlon when I heard about the college triathlon team. I was curious and I got hooked!

Q: What part of the race is your favorite: swim, bike or run?

A: I really like all three. Which ever one goes better on a given day…that usually will make me like it more! 

Q: What is your favorite TYR triathlon product?

A: My race suit, the Tracer Light.  My speedsuit (Sayonara) as well.

Q: Best Triathlon Memory:

A: Boise 70.3, 2009. My first 70.3 win, on my favorite course, a perfect day, with all my friends there!

Q: How do you know you are ready to race?

A: When I am happy and relaxed on race morning. When I just can’t wait to race, when race morning feels like the start of a big show.

Q: What is your favorite TYR swimsuit and why?

A: Definitely the diamondback bathing suits. The feel and the look.

Q: What is your favorite book? 

A: A French book: Le Zebre (Alexandre Jardin)(Favorite author)

Q: What type of listen do you like?

A: My favorite music is progressive trance. DJ’s like Tiesto, Sasha, Paul Van Dyke.

Q: What will you do after your triathlon career?

A: I am finishing a master’s degree in Biomechanics, I have specialized in running. I hope to put this into application after triathlon. Maybe get involved in product development for a bike, run, or swim-oriented company.

Q: What product do you prefer to compete in? Why?

A: I love the Tracer Light, it is comfortable to race in, fast for non-wetsuit swims, very stylish too. If I am competing in a race in which the temperature will be very high, I also like to wear my favorite two piece bathing suit with the Splice Singlet on top. To me, it is the most comfortable way to race in hot conditions.

Q: Biggest influence in your life?

A: My family. My mom, particularly.

Q: Biggest influence in the sport?

A: My coach, my team.

Q: Favorite Athlete?

A: Linsey Corbin.

Q: What goggles do you prefer? What do you like about them?

A: I have a small face and find it hard to find the right goggles. I find that the socket rocket is a competitive goggle that adjusts well to different faces and it works wonders for me.

Q: Why do you do triathlons? Why do you compete?

A: I want to live my passion. Triathlon satisfies all aspects of me. I am a very happy girl.