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COURTNEY CRUTCHER, F20-24 |
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blue springs, missouri |
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How long have you been competing in multi-sport races? I started multisport in 2006. |
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What is your favorite product available at TriSports.com ? Fluid Recovery. There are so many different recovery drinks out there that are billed to be “healthy” but really, they’re not. I have found no other supplement, sports drink, or otherwise that can repair that damage training for ultra distance races have done to my body. You can actually feel a difference. Also, I love the TriSports.com water bottles. You have to have something to put that tasty Fluid in!! |
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How did you get your start in Triathlons? I woke up one day and thought, “This is me!?” I had been the “most athletic” in high school and even signed to swim in college. However, I couldn’t handle the pressures of moving away at 17 to swim for an education, and I pretty much dropped off the face of the sporting planet. The semester I graduated from college I decided I needed to make a change, and entered the first triathlon I could find. I wanted to do one since I was nine years old, and I decided now was the time. My first race was about six weeks later. |
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What is your favorite workout? When I’m feeling lazy, an hour long “easy” run. When I want to push it, I take it to the track. Running is my weakness and the track is my enemy. However, I always have some kind of break through in tough workouts. |
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“When I’m not training/racing, I enjoy…” Sleeping! I am the self proclaimed Queen of Multi-tasking. I run myself ragged (I would not have it any other way!) so a good day of sitting on the couch with the dogs and fiancé makes me happy! I also enjoy wakeboarding, skateboarding, and watching my fiancé and brother race motocross. |
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What is your dream triathlon-related vacation? Other than Kona, my dream tri vacation would be somewhere outside of Kansas City. There’s a race in Thailand I was recently reading about that I would enjoy doing. Wherever it would be, it would have to be a place where my friends and family could come along! |
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If you could train for a week with one other triathlete who would it be and why? I have to pick two gals: Bree Wee and Liz Fedofsky. They’ve been mentors of sorts for me the last 6 months or so, and they would drop me in a second at any workout (ok, maybe I’d make a minute at masters). They’re really amazing ladies and great inspiration to me. Also, one of my bridesmaids, Robyn, lives really far away but is doing her first Ironman this year. I wish I could help train with her for that. |
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If you could have one superhero power what would it be? If I could have one power I would have…. the ability of good digestion? I’m not sure. I’m pretty happy with my own mere mortal powers. |
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Describe your biggest race disaster. Luckily, I haven’t had a disaster, yet. had a really tough experience post race at QuarterMax in June 2007. Maybe my toenail ripping of at mile 20 in the marathon at IMFL 07. Knock on wood, no major disaster. |
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Do you have a non-negotiable pre-race ritual? Check, recheck, and check again my goggle straps. I wear Swedish goggles and I worry about the nosepiece breaking at the start. |
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What culinary indulgence do you allow yourself after a big race (that you don’t normally partake of)? I almost always crave French fries, so I usually hit up Micky D’s or Wendy’s. I would say ice cream, but I partake in that more than I should (sorry coach). |
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Have you ever accidentally destroyed a very expensive piece of gear? (For example, have you driven into the garage with a bike on the roof, run over race wheels, etc.) Not yet. Again, same as the disastrous race. |
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What is the worst job you’ve ever had? Working as a cocktail waitress. Or wearing the chicken suit at a grocery store in high school. |
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What adjective describes you best? There’s two. Determined, and bossy. In no particular order. |
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Finally, do you have any advice for athletes new to multi-sport competition? Race yourself first, the course second, and your competition last. Shop at TriSports.com, Freeride Bike and Skate, and drink Fluid Recovery. |
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Recent Results: Legacy Park 5k- Leeʼ's Summit, MO January 2, 2008: 1st Div; Wildflower Triathlon Festival Olympic Distance- Monterey, CA May 4, 2008: 47th Div; Ironman Kansas 70.3 Half Iron- Lawrence, KS June 15, 2008: 4th Div; Ironman Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon 70.3 Half Iron - Lubbock, TX June 29, 2008: 1st Div; WIN for KC Tri Sprint- Smithville, MO August 9, 2008: 5th Div.
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