Kristen Moriarty W30-34

rio rancho, new mexico

Occupation: Senior Analyst - Gap Inc.

Educational Background:  Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration - Marketing

Where did you grow up? Where do you live now? New Mexico....Good ol' New Mexico

How long have you been competing in multi-sport races? 2 Years

What is your favorite product available at TriSports.com? Toooo many to chose from

What is your favorite workout? Long trail-runs

“When I’m not training/racing, I enjoy…” Shopping, watching movies, getting massages, spending time with family & friends

If you could train for a week with one other triathlete who would it be and why? I can't choose just 'one' from a list that includes: Michellie Jones, Chrissie Wellington, Emma Snowsill, Paula Newby-Fraser, Heather Fuhr, Laura Bennett, Desiree Ficker, Sam McGlone, Natasha Badmann, Lori Bowden.......

Describe your biggest race disaster. At a race during my first triathlon season, I dropped my chain while switching from my big to small ring.  When this happened, I freaked out, slammed on my breaks, skidded for a bit, & I heard a loud explosion & I had blown my tubular.  ---'Rookie' moment.

Do you have a non-negotiable pre-race ritual? Warming-up.

What culinary indulgence do you allow yourself after a big race (that you don’t normally partake of)?  Chocolate, Chocolate & some more Chocolate

What adjective describes you best? Determined

Finally, do you have any advice for athletes new to multi-sport competition?  If you TRUELY believe in yourself, then you can achieve anything that you set your mind to!!!

Recent Race Results: Jay Benson Sprint Triathlon, 1st AG, 2nd OA; Saguaro Lake Olympic Triathlon, 1st AG, 5th OA;  MVTC Sprint Triathlon, 1st AG, 2nd OA;  Tempe International Triathlon, 1st AG, 8th OA;  Grady Williams Olympic Triathlon, Farmington, NM, July 5th, 2OA/1st AG; Boulder Peak Olympic Triathlon, Boulder, CO, July 20th, 59th OA of 527 Female Entrants/19th AG; Socorro Chile Harvest Sprint Triathlon, 1st AG, 2nd OA; Elephantman Triathlon, 1st OA.