Age: 44

Granbury, TX:

Occupation: Training Consultant and Family Manager

Past history of sports participation : Yoga, running and some basketball in high school

Primary athletic focus currently: Triathlon - Olympic distance and Half Ironman 70.3

Favorite training or racing experiences: Training with others on A1A along the Florida coast is a double treat, especially since I train solo most of the time!!! I also love races where other friends are there - we root for each other!

Races/events completed this year: Miami ING Half Marathon, A1A Half Marathon, Nautica South Beach Tri, FAU Sprint Tri, Florida Ironman 70.3, Time Trials with the BRBC, IRP Wool Capital Tri, Nation's Tri, Miami Man Half Iron Relay - bike portion

Favorite race/s: FAU Sprint Triathlon -ocean swim and flat, fast bike and run course right here in Boca Raton where we train! Or any race with my brother!!!

Personal Records/Best races: Tradewinds Park Triathlon 2nd in AG in 2009 and 2007, Miami Man 2008 5th in AG, 2007 3rd in AG, Miami Man Relay Team - 1st in AG 2009, Meso for Miles 5k - 3rd in AG in 2010

Athletic achievement/s you are most proud of: Half Ironman Finisher!!!

Goals for the coming year/season: Miami Ironman 70.3 feeling strong to the finish, Getting registered for Ironman Florida for 2011

Races you are planning on next season: MIT Triathlon, FAU Sprint, Miami Nice, NYC Triathlon, Equalizer Triathlon and Miami 70.3

Favorite racing and/or training tip-it does not have to be one that I gave you! Stick important training info on a bright colored file label and stick it on your jetstream bottle.

Additional comments/info: Dara is an excellent coach and motivator!!! She not only will build excellence in all three sports, she will also dial in the nutrition plan and confidence you need to peak at your next event!