Age: 41

Home town: Delray Beach, Fl

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Past history of sports participation : 2 marathons, 7 half marathons, 2 half IM's ,1 Olympic tri's, sprint tri's, 5K's

Athletic achievement/s you are most proud of: half IM's, marathons, PR's

Primary athletic focus currently: Get stronger mentally and physically… and get faster

Races/events completed this or last year year: Tradewinds tri, Mack Cycle tri Miami, Miami Nautica Olympic, Miami 70.3, Jacksonville, Miami, Disney and Ft Laud., half marathons, and several 5K's

Goals for the coming year/season: to PR at Augusta 70.3 and to finish Ironman Florida strong.

Races you are planning on this or next season: Nautica NYC Olympic, Augusta 70.3 and IRONMNAN FLORIDA BABY!! Oh, and Tough Mudder!

Favorite training or racing experiences: rite race/s: racing and training with the great group of people I've met while doing this crazy stuff

Personal Records/Best races: Ft Lauderdale half marathon 1:45 PR, Tradewinds tri 2nd place Masters, Mack Cycle Tri 2nd place Masters, 5K 22:45 PR. All these PR's since working with Dara!!!

Favorite racing and/or training tip (it does not have to be a tip I gave you!): Stop worrying about the numbers and listen to my body!

Additional comments/info: Every aspect of my racing and training has improved since working with Dara! She continuously inspires me and motivates me on so many levels.