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Anderson Christine

Christine Anderson

Chicago
Illinois

Favorite Timex Product
Ironman 50 lap traditional

What gets you out of bed in the am?
I set goals for myself at the start of every season and tailor my training plan around those goals. I wake up early every morning in order to achieve them.

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Completing my first season of ironman training. I was able to remain focused throughout the season. My reward was finishing my first ironman on the podium and qualifying for Kona 2010.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
I always eat the same pre-race breakfast; bagel with peanut butter and a banana.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I am tough from growing up with two brothers that always beat me up but still consider myself a princess.

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Skiing, Ice Skating, Cooking, Reading, Live  Music, Spending time with friends and family.
Arendt Jackie

Jackie Arendt

Madison
Wisconson

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Knowing how good it will feel to get a good workout in before work.

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Being on the podium at Kona.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Post race I like to go out for a big hamburger, fries and ice cream.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I have a 2 year old niece that I adore and like to outfit with little running shoes and athletic clothes :) 

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Traveling, shopping, arts and crafts, being involved in fun sports like volleyball or kickball.
Bannink Cindi

Cindi Bannink

Madison
Wisconson

Favorite Timex Product
Sleek 150-lap with Tap Screen Technology

What gets you out of bed in the am?
My alarm clock. No, seriously, another day of life is a gift in and of itself and I look forward to the opportunities and challenges presented with each new day.

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Best of the US Amateur National Championships; representing my state of Wisconsin for the 5th year, placing 3rd for the women and taking home the state title with male teammate Mark Harms.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
 After the race, I love hearing stories of other athletes race experiences and eating something loaded with fat, sugar and/or salt.  RootBeer, Chipolte burritos and ice cream are some of my favorites.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
All my bikes have names; Molly the Raleigh (my trusty commuter), Flying Dutch (my zippy orange road bike) and The Dutchess (my TT bike destined only for speed).

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? I love to paddleboard the lakes of Wisconsin... and someday hope to even surf a wave on my board... but I’d have to go somewhere with real waves for that.
Cote Phaedra

Phaedra Cote

Spokane
Washington

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Some days, the only thing that gets me out of bed, is the promise of a really large, hot cup of coffee.  But most days it's a competition between me and the crazy day ahead.  And I don't like losing.

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Surviving, overcoming and returning.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre-race just involves rest and preparation, post race involves eating copius amounts of food and reveling in the glory of my accomplishment.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I have jumped out of a plane 150 times and B.A.S.E jumped 3 times.  I gave it all up to become a mother.  But I still like to go fast.

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Cooking, photography and any kind of adventure.
Fiocca Juli

Juli Fiocca

Austin
Texas

Favorite Timex Product
Ironman Race Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
My family is a bunch of early-birds.

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
The unveiling of my Bionic Ankle

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre-race:  Watch The Peaceful Warrior

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I married the Prom King

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Reading
Francis Trista

Trista Francis

Highlands Ranch
Colorado

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
It used to be workouts; now its my daughters who leave for school at 7am! Training happens after that now days.

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Winning my age group at the Summer Open Tri with a fantastic bike/run split!

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
On race morning, I awake to a 16oz bottle of water which I drink before arising. Getting to the race start, we sometimes don't drink as much as we hope to.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I washed/folded towels for a busy hair salon in high school to earn money since I didn’t have time for a regular job with sports, cheerleading, track, etc.

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Cooking/baking, mountain biking, downhill skiing, skate skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, running with my girls, and traveling with the family
Mader Wendy

Wendy Mader

Fort Collins
Colorado

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Coaching Rocky High School swimming at 5:15AM

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Persuing Team Timex and being the choosen one. Finishing 2nd overall female Ametur at IM Arizona after walking the marathon in Kona.

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Each race is a unique experience.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I applied to be on Surviror 4 times, seasons 2-5.

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Hanging out with friends at a wine and coffee bar. Between 4 jobs a nap is my favorite thing to do.
Maximenko Cassie

Cassie Maximenko

Naugatuck
Connecticut

Favorite Timex Product
WS4

What gets you out of bed in the am?
I get out of bed in the morning to workout before school because when I show up to my 8am class I feel as though I have already accomplished so much for that day.  I also love that I don't have to fight for a swim lane or for equipment at the gym at 5:30am.

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Winning the Pat Griskus Sprint Triathlon was like a dream come true for me in 2009.  I had done the math before the race and knew if I finished 5 minutes faster than 2008, I had a chance.  I ended up beating my time by 6 minutes and it was the hardest I've ever pushed myself, but it was a great lesson!  Now I have a new understanding of how far I can push my body and I'm really looking forward to 2010!

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre-race I always warm-up with some great music.  I have a race-day playlist that really lifts my mood and energizes me for the swim start.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I love to cook!  If I weren't going to school to be a Doctor of Chiropractic I would probably have been a chef.

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Cyclocross is a sport that I tried for the first time in 2009.  It is a fall/winter sport which involves cycling through fields, sand on trails and running up steep embankments, and jumping over barriers with your bike in tow.  I fell in love with it after one race (much like triathlon) and in 2010 I have a feeling it will be more than just a hobbie.
Ross Rachel

Rachel Ross

Honolulu
Hawaii

Favorite Timex Product
My pink Shock Watch

What gets you out of bed in the am?
My children

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
An overall win at Tinman, Hawaii, and paddling the Molokai Channel

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Pre-race: a giant soy latte and Radar Love on the ipod.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
That I'm scared to death of flying.

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Surfing, paddling, and my newest: golf!
Schultz Kim

Kim Schultz

The Woodlands
Texas

Favorite Timex Product
Timex Ironman Race Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
Coffee

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Running the New York City Marathon for the first time-finishing in Central Park with all the spectators cheering on the runners-pretty amazing!

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
Coffee…see a theme here?

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
My husband travels frequently for work, so on occasion, I will secretly listen to country music b/c it reminds me of him.  Otherwise, I pretend to dislike the music. 

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? Waterskiing, and I would love to get into kayaking-if I had more time.
Vaidyanathan Anu

Anu Vaidyanathan

Bangalore
WS4

Favorite Timex Product
Global Trainer

What gets you out of bed in the am?
The thought of romancing 'em canines

What was the highlight of 2009 for you?
Ultraman Canada followed by Ironman Canada in 3 weeks

Any pre or post race rituals that you do?
I calculate the shortest route to the porta-potty

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I have a PhD in Electrical and computer engineering that I completed in 26 months

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon? HSticking forks in toasters.. For shits and giggles!, Writing, dreaming.