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Jennifer Tilley |
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Nickname:
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Jen | |
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City/State:
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Lawrence, KS | |
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Birthday:
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January 3, 1978 | |
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Category:
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Expert
Mountain Cat 3 Road |
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Bike:
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Giant XTC, Trek 5900 |
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Occupation:
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Pharmacist | |
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Type:
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MTB | |
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Start
Racing:
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1999 | |
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What
is your best result to date?
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1st
2003 Heartland MTB series (with a broken finger!) |
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How
many hours do you train per week?
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20 | |
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What
is your favorite race course?
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Angelfire,
NM MTB Collegiate Nationals 2002 |
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What
is your favorite place to ride for fun?
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Salida, CO | |
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How
much do you train on the road?
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90% | |
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Do
you cross train or use weights?
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Yes, during the winter. | |
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Do
you use supplements or sport drinks?
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Yes | |
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If
so, what kind?
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Accelerade | |
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Other
than training, how do you prepare for a race?
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Good sleep, good pancakes and coffee! | |
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What
are your strong points when racing?
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Endurance-
I may not start off the line speedracer, but I can hold my own in longer races (which includes most MTB races!) |
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What
aspect of racing is the most fun to you?
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Meeting
new people at races, and seeing more women getting into the sport of cycling |
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What
has been your greatest moment on your bike?
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Two
years ago, at a national race in Sandpoint, ID I got 10th in the short track, passing many girls from CU. That was a great feeling to beat women from the mountains, being from KS. :) |
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Do
you have any advice for beginners?
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Always
remember to smile! Cycling has become one of my most favorite ways to get away from the world, escape from reality. Training and riding has brought me friends, fun, good experiences, and kept me in shape! |
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