Q: What is your name and where do you live?
A: Mara Fronhofer, Cossayuna, NY
Q: What is your age?
A: 41, O.K. almost 42. Does it really matter?
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Teacher
Q: How long have you been participating in triathlons?
A: I did my first (road) race on my mountain bike 10 years ago. I didn’t race again until almost 7 years ago and I’ve been gung ho for the last 4 years.
Q: How long have you been coached by Kevin Crossman?
A: 3 Years.
Q: What is your favorite race, and why?
A: I don’t really have a favorite. I’d like to say that the XTERRA Worlds is my favorite because the location is so beautiful, but there’s nothing real fun about that race. If I had to choose, I’d say the XTERRA East Championship. It’s a fun and challenging course.
Q: What is your favorite piece of triathlon equipment?
A: My Serotta CXII.
Q: What are some of your career highlights as an athlete (not necessarily triathlon)?
A: Getting my blackbelt in Karate was an accomplishment. As a triathlete: winning my age group by 20 minutes at Xterra East and qualifying for Worlds. Racing at Xterra World’s was a great experience!
Q: What are your triathlon goals for the 2008 season?
A: I would like to get a half PR at Moosman. My main goal is finishing and doing well in Ironman Lake Placid.
Q: What is your long-term goal in the sport of triathlon?
A: I don’t have any long term goals right now. I might want to concentrate on Olympic distances next year, I haven’t done many of those.
Q: What are 3 foods someone would always find in your refrigerator/cupboards?
A: Ice cream, cheese, and peanut butter. Why do you think I train?
Q: Do you specialize in a particular triathlon distance? If so, why that distance?
A: When ever I’m doing a sprint I wish it was a half so I didn’t have to go balls out the whole time and whenever I do a half I wish it was a sprint so it was over quicker. I really like all distances and am not sure which I do best in.
Q: What advice would you give to a 'newbie' in the sport?
A: Find a training partner, its more fun that way. Pick a veteran triathlete’s brain for tips. Have fun!
Q: Do you have any secret training tips? (Not really secret if you share, huh?)
A: Train with people better with than you.
Q: Please list your favorite workout:
A: Anything I can do with my husband or a friend. The Roubaix course is always fun, not really, but it’s a great workout. And for a winter workout, Coach Crossman’s disco spin class.
Q: Any thoughts you want to share?
A: Don’t let the sport run your life (easier said than done). You can be a triathlete and still have lots of "fun"!
August 2008: Patrick O’Keeffe
July 2008: Jason Chlopecki
June 2008: Mara Fronhofer
May 2008: Pat Grasso
April 2008: Tami Olheiser
March 2008: Michael Robinson
February 2008: Bob Stocks
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