Very cool to have my home town still take an interest in me.  I was born and raised in Indiana, PA. Yes, one of those town's name is also a state. Also Christmas tree capitol of the world! It's a great town, where I have many fabulous memories. My parents still live and work in there.

When I lived in Indiana, I wasn't a cyclist. I loved riding my bike, but it was more of means of transportation to Mac Park (community pool) or to my Grandma's.  When I was done with my athletic career and living in Nashville, I was seeking a way to get back in shape, feel like an athlete again. I read an article on triathlons, and thought, sounds like fun. I was hooked to riding and tri's since.

Click here for the Indiana Gazette story .