Mission:

I have returned to racing triathlons in 2006, following a seven-year hiatus to start our family. As our two girls grow, I want to be an example to them and the world that we can all go for our dreams. I will train in the healthiest way possible and see what comes. My ultimate goal is to know that I have left nothing on the table in pursuit of being the best human and athlete I can. I will live as an example that being true to my heart and going for my passions will result in great things.

Personal Highlights:

Born March 9, 1971 in Santa Clara, CA

Happily married to Kurt Achtenhagen since 1997

Mother of 2 beautiful girls: Allison age 5, Emily age 2.5

Education: B.S. Exercise Physiology from UC Davis, 1993

            Emergency Medical Technician, 2005

Began working in the fitness/wellness industry in 1993 with a mission of doing my part of helping the world get healthier

Athletic Highlights:

Began swimming at age 5

Started running for fun and fitness in high school

1990- Laughed at Kurt’s roommate who talked of riding his bike for 3 hours straight! – Who would do THAT?

First triathlon was Wildflower Triathlon in 1991

Competed in Hawaiian Ironman World Championships 1998 & 1999

First year as a professional triathlete – 2006

2006 Season Highlights:

Competed in 7 triathlons as an age grouper finishing top 5 overall in 5 of them

Competed in 3 professional races

Raced 4 criterium bike races and a 10K run

Competed in 7 of the Stroke & Stride Series at the Boulder Reservoir

Coached one women’s triathlon camp with 70 participants

Visible presence at select Danskin Women’s Triathlon Series races, assisting with pre-race clinics & demonstrations and supporting the last woman to the finish line

Quotes I live by:

You are never given a dream without being given the power to make it true.

- Richard Bach

You have achieved success in your field when you don’t know whether what you’re doing is work or play. –Warren Beatty

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