Jennifer Rischard

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JENNIFER RISCHARD, W35-39

tucson, arizona


	Occupation: Full-time MOM

			Educational Background: B.S. in Communications/emphasis: Advertising, Monor: Art; University of Idaho, 1994

		Where did you grow up? Where do you live now? I was born in Maine, raised in northern Idaho, currently living in Tucson, AZ (81/2 years)

			Describe your athletic background. I did an odd mix of team sports and dance throughout childhood adolescence. Then in college, I began teaching fitness classes. I continued this as a side job into adulthood, until I realized that was where my passion was and quit my ‘real job’. When I turned 30, I decided I needed to get out of the gym. I began running and competing in 1/2 marathons and marathons, and that slowly evolved to triathlon. I’ve never looked back.


	How long have you been competing in multi-sport races? Beginning my 7th year


	What is your favorite product available at TriSports.com? It changes as new things come out, but right now, I’d say compression socks/clothing. But some good ‘ol standbys are: lock laces, my Louis Garneau cycling shorts, bento box...I could go on and on.


	How did you get your start in Triathlons? I first got the ‘bug’ watching my husband compete. When I decided to take the plunge, so to speak, it became another great way for us to spend time together.


	What is your favorite workout? I love going looooong. A long training brick, such as 5-6 hour bike followed by 35-40 minute run, that makes me feel completely gutted and used up by the end-for some sick reason-gives me a lot of satisfaction (That’s not to say I love it while it’s happening...but it feels awesome when I’m done.


		“When I’m not training/racing, I enjoy…” Being with my family, cooking, traveling, reading...and okay, I’ll say it, Facebook!

	If you could train for a week with one other triathlete who would it be and why? My husband!! I think it’s obvious why.

		If you could do any triathlon in the World which one would you do? I would go back to Ironman New Zealand in a heartbeat!! Other list toppers are Ironman Australia, or Brazil.

		Describe your biggest race disaster. Nothing major yet...knowck on wood! Setting up my transition at SOMA this fall, I thought I lost or forgot my water bottle full of all my race calories. After I began begging and scavenging for scraps from my fellow athletes, I found my bottle a few yards away partially hidden. It had fallen out of my pack, so it all turned out okay!


	Do you have a non-negotiable pre-race ritual? Peanut butter and jelly!! A little yoga if it’s a really early race start.


	What culinary indulgence do you allow yourself after a big race (that you don’t normally partake of)? I’m embarrassed to say...a bacon bleu cheeseburger and a pile of salty fries!

	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.) Up until a couple of months ago, I could have said ‘no’. But my husband (okay, HE was driving) and I just recently destroyed not one, but two road bikes by driving into our garage with the bikes on the roof of the car. Thank goodness for homeowners insurance...we got two ne bikes out of the deal.

	What is the worst job you’ve ever had? Making pizzas in college. My psycho boss tried to shut my head in the freezer... don’t ask...

		What adjective describes you best? Persistent? Stubborn? Stubbornly Persistent? Persistently Stubborn

			Finally, do you have any advice for athletes new to multi-sport competition? Stay in the moment and give thanks for being able to do what you are doing. Don’t stress about the next stage of the race or even how you are going to feel 10 minutes up the road. Give total focus to the task at hand. We all only get there one step at a time

				Race Results: Jan/2009 P.F. Chang’s Rock-n-Roll Marathon, Phoenix/Scottsdale: 3:32:28 (18^th AG); March/2009 Valley of Gold ½ Marathon: 1:41:34 (1^st AG); April/2009 Rage in the Sage, sprint triathlon: 1:28:56 (2^nd AG); May/2009 Wildflower ½ Iron distance triathlon: 5:45:59 (11^th AG); July/2009 Mountain Man Triathlon 5:36:02; 4th OA; 2nd place AG; Powell3 Olympic Triathlon: 2:34:11, 3rd OA