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Grace's Club
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Katie Davidson w/ her teammates
Washington DC
Who's in the pic? top (left to right) - Bevin Keen, Julie Oplinger, Laurie Bickart, KC Lawler, bottom (left to right) - Cris Turney, Andie Emshoff Nelson, Katie Davison (me)
Tell us about your Team: Team Luna Chix DC was formed in 2007 as a group of women triathletes looking for opportunities to exercise & share a healthy lifestyle with other women. As a new Team Luna Chix, we are encouraging women in the DC area to Get Out And Play, ‘tri’ something new. We come from varying backgrounds and have varying goals in the sport, but as a Team, we are dedicated to building a Luna community in the DC area!
The Team's cause: We support awareness of environmental factors that cause breast cancer through our partnership with the Breast Cancer Fund.
How to join the Team: Everyone is welcome to join us in a supportive environment to learn more about the sport of triathlon and just have fun. This year we have regular workouts (swim, bike, run or combo) throughout every month.
Need more info: For the team’s 2007 calendar or more information, please visit our website or email us at dctri@teamlunachix.com.
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 Susan Clementson w/ her teammates
Seattle, WA
Age: 40 "Yikes! Most days I don't feeeeel 40!"
Who's in the pic? (Left to right, back row) Debbi Murray, Peggy Prichard, Courtney Nash, Shannon Sandeno, Katie Jackson, Silivia Leveque, (left to right, front row) Susan Clementson, Kathy Alexion
What's fun in Seattle? Along with my 7 awesome team members, we form the Seattle Mountain Bike Chapter of Team LUNA Chix.
What is Team LUNA Chix? Our goals are to increase women's participation in mountain biking by providing opportunities for women to learn to mountain bike in a safe and non-competitive environment. In addition to working with beginners we also do intermediate and advancede women-only rides. If you've ever had any interest in mountain biking, come out and check it out. We also raise funds for the Breast Cancer Fund, an awesome organization that focuses on identifying and eliminating the environmental causes of breast cancer.
Where to find us: Seattle Luna Chix or email us at info@seattlelunachix.com
What else is cool in Seattle?: Team LUNA Chix Triathlon team & Team LUNA Chix Road Cycling team
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Philippa Hughes
Washington DC
Occupation: Flaneur (aka a person who appears to be ambling aimlessly but is secretly in search of adventure
Loves: Surfing, travel, art, good food and happy hours!
Favorite quotations: "Live in the now dude!"
Check it out: www.hoogrrl.com
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Grace Miller
Pittsburgh, PA
Why Triathlons? In a word, I compete in triathlon's for the catharsis. It's not about
the challenge, or the competition, or the accomplishment. It's about
expending myself physically in a way that rejuvenates me emotionally.
My story: Having been a competitive swimmer for 13 yrs, I left the sport
frustrated because I never attained the podium glory that shrouded my
older sister, & disappointed that I had given up so much of my youth to
a sport that never made me happy. In college, I tried to redirect my attention but ended up just losing
all focus... and then losing myself... in a dehabilitating eating
disorder. All the support groups & familial interventions helped me
realize that I needed to create both a sense of self-worth, &
self-discipline for myself in order to get better. I can only begin to
describe how triathlon has helped me to do that. Conversely to competitive swimming, competitive triathlon gives me
sense of purpose regardless of times or podium finishes. Each finish
line is a tangible reminder that I can accomplish greatness, 1 small
feat at a time. And each journey to that finish, in training & in
the actual race, helps channel my energy positively. Triathlon is an
immediate reason to stay healthy, with long term & wide reaching
effects. I not only have motivation to maintain a healthy diet &
keep my weight up, but I also gain the motivation to succeed in other
facets of my life, because triathlon reminds me I have the capability
to do so. School, family, friendship, interests like reading &
writing and cooking, are all validated by triathlon.
The next chapter: Having regained confidence in myself, I have found much joy in sharing
my experiences in triathlon w/ old friends from swimming, current
friends from school, & new friends from my brother's cycling club.
As happy as I am to cross each finish line, I am even happier to do so
alongside a peer or acquaintance, newly introduced & excited for the
sport.
Best Tri experiences: My 2 best experiences in triathlon occurred in the past
3 yrs, 1 during the 05 Pittsburgh Triathlon which I competed
in as part of a relay w/ my very first friend Matt, a cross-country
runner, & my most current best friend Neil, an avid cyclist. The
other was the 07 Pittsburgh Triathlon, which I
completed individually, but alongside 3 great friends, new to me
and new to the sport.
Thanks goes to: The triathlon community has been overwhelmingly supportive, seasoned
vets & novices like me all lending their experience and advice to
make sure I enjoy myself as safely and fully as possible. It's my
favorite and proudest part of the sport to be a part of this great
community, to maintain the commradery & expand the message of health
and fun through competition.
My next adventure: I am so excited for the Nation's Triathlon in D.C., which I will compete in with a great friend from the
University of Pittsburgh Cycling Club, and infront of friends from my
freshman & sophomore years at the University of Maryland in nearby
College Park.
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Mayda Sakawat (in orange)
Vienna, VA
Inaugural Hike : "I have been living in Vienna, VA for 2 1/2 yrs. & have yet to experience the true beauty of this area until now. Ordinarily I'd be meeting with potential clients but I found myself free and I decided to meet up w/ friends at the Billy Goat Trail in Great Falls. I have never really hiked before so I didn't know what to expect. I met great people, saw beautiful scenery, and learned that I really like hiking which fits really well into my dynamic wellness lifestyle."
Learning something new: "There are so many ways to take control of your health and happiness." Mayda found that skin care is often overlooked so she followed her passion and started a new company The Mayda Touch.
Her Philosophy: "Happiness comes from within. Smiles are contagious. Say YES to postive energy."
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Lesley Green and Lynn Starr
Northern VA
Marine Corp Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Disney Marathon…been there, done that…now it’s time to RUN NYC!
The challenge: The 37th running of the ING New York City Marathon on Nov. 4, 2007. They want to be apart of the 38,000 runners who will toe the line to run 26.2 miles.
The goal: Raise $5k for Team for Kids, a running-based fitness & character building program serving 25,000 at-risk children a week that is dedicated to helping kids fight childhood obesity
Why: Childhood obesity is the greatest threat to our nation's health.
How to help: Email TeamGreenStarr at lstarrandlgreen@gmail.com Their fundraising deadline is August 31. |
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Casey Moore
Arlington, VA
Favorite Plays: Triathlons including a recent Ironman finish
In Spare Time: Competitive trampoline, professional high diving, rollerblading, hiking and trapeze
Energy Sources: All products made by Powerbar and Clif, and an unending supplies of Gummy Bears for those long bike rides
Upcoming Decision: Another Ironman? A different challenge?
Upcoming Challenge: Teach 7th grade science starting in the fall.
Words of Wisdom: Don't waste another minute worrying about how you look or how much you weigh. Get out there and take action, regardless of how you feel about your body or what you imagine what others think.
For more: www.ironcasey.blogspot.com
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Beth Jensen, R.B. Hopkins and
Johnnie Braden
Sierra Madre, CA
Picture’s Title: “Pure Bliss”
Where's the Bliss? Maui, HI
Loves to: Go Canyoneering and hang out under waterfalls
Spends time: Laughing with my friends in all sorts of outdoor adventures- Climbing, Kayaking, Camping, Backpacking…or just going to the movies on a lazy Friday morning
I'm lucky because: I get to do what I love for work. I own an outdoor adventure company with 2 other partners. We love life and enjoy being with others in the outdoors. www.alpinetrainingservices.com
Favorite food: fruit |
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Sarah Cepeda
Columbia, MD
Favorite Plays : Running, Swimming, Cycling....marathons and sprint tri's
Day Job: Elementary Music Teacher and Middle School Running Coach
Upcoming Adventures: IronGirl Columbia, Twin Cities Marathon, NYC Marathon as a member of Team Hole in the Wall!!!
Loves: Running BUT loves coaching kids to run even more
Favorite Quote: "I'm an idealist without illusions"--John F. Kennedy
Check it out: runsingteach.blogspot.com
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Andrea Cendrowski
Birmingham, MI
Favorite activities: Water skiing, road cycling, rock climbing
Next Adventure: Starting grad school at Brandeis
Side Job: Learning new languages |
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Molly Lethert
St. Paul, MN
Gross fact: Her left ankle was cut off in a snowmobile accident when she was 10. They were able to reattach it. It hurts to walk a lot of the time, so her bike is my freedom.
Occupation: Office Manager by day, business owner - SpokeGIRL.com by night. She started Spokegirl.com because she got tired of wearing men's jerseys. Plus she wanted to encourage women to ride their bikes and still feel feminine doing it.
Secret: She steals raspberries from her brother's garden when he isn't looking.
Favorite place: Jackson Lodge, Grand Tetons, WY
Can't live without: Her cat, bike, and camera |
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Anya Naschak
Washington DC
Loves to: Hike, eat great food and hang out with her awesome hubby, Doug, that she met in college.
Recent Hike: Old Rag, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Pamela Hu
New York, NY
Loves to: Run
Missing from the Food Pyramid : frozen yogurt
Recent adventure: Graduating from college
Recently crowned: Most likely to save the world while sipping a cocktail
Goal: Complete a marathon (and save the world) |
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Kristen Podolak
Berkeley, CA
Loves to: Kayak
Upcoming adventure: Starting grad school at UC Berkeley
Favorite 4-legged friend: Buck |
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Lisa Haug
Seattle, WA Amazing talents: Balance,nerves of steel and staying grease-free while riding in eveningwear
Loves to: Travel, climb, practice yoga, bike
My other job: Sit on the board of Women Climbers Northwest |
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Christi Schwartz, Brittany Eck, Courtney Forsell, Sarith Ruiz, Sarah Dow, and Abby Livingston
Washington DC
Heroic feats: Working with politicians, lobbyists, and saving firefighters
The tie that binds: Playing softball on the Mall
Extra bonus: Meeting new friends! |
credit: Gary Valle
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Kim Johnson
San Diego , CA and Frisco, CO
Loves: Whitewater kayaking
Disclaimer: Only grimaces in extreme circumstances
Works in: High tech PR, web design and search engine optimization |
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Terri McGuire and Shannon Emanelson
Chicago, IL Event: Geneva Lake 5k in February 2007
Dedicated to: Running in all climates triathlons when the water's not frozen
Just to be clear: we're not training to run bandit |
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Jennifer Danylchuk
Arlington, VA
Occupation: 3rd grade teacher
Perks of the job: Summers free for extended solo adventures: Belize, Guatemala, Rome, road trips throughout the US
Does not leave home without: tent, journal and iPod Nano |
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Robin Brown
Knoxville, TN
Loves to: Scull
Favorite Place to be Active: Tennessee River |
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Cindy Koo
Canmore, AB, Canada
Loves: Trail running , mountain biking, adventure racing, backcountry and X-country skiing, climbing and windsurfing
Dream job: Organic farmer growing mangoes, pineapples, avocados, green beans and yam fries with miso gravy
Interested in: Clean and green living
Admires: David Suzuki and Deepak Chopra |
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Clifford
Washington DC
Loves to: Run, chase chipmunks, eat anything
Woofs of wisdom : Massages keep your muscles in prime condition |
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