ST Name: GhiaGirl
Age Group: 30 something ;-)
Years on ST: 2
Favorite Race/Distance: Half Marathons/Half Ironman...My favorite race is a half marathon in Kyong Ju Korea, I'll never get to do it again, but it is a beautiful course.
What are you training for?: IMAZ
Next race: Probably the Hilo 10.8 mile run
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April?: I think so. But I'm not coming for the training...I'm coming for the Margaritas and to play with the dogs.

ST Name Gazelle
Age Group 35-39, but I'm aging up this year - my b-day is during the Tri-Shark/Rockman "dufecta" weekend. Yes, I'll be wearing my birthday tiara at the races. :-)
Years on ST Umm.....2? 3?
Favorite Race/Distance Steelhead/IM
What are you training for? Triple T, Steelhead, IMOO mainly, throwing some other races in there too
Next race Triple T
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? Not sure, trying to see if I can make it happen!

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ST Name Bing, real name Inga
Age Group 40-44
Years on ST Not sure ... this is my 10th season of triathlon though.
Favorite Race/Distance This is a toughie ... Muskoka Sprint Triathlon - fav. distance is Olympic though
What are you training for? Forest City Road Races 1/2 Marathon in May, some 8hr+ mtb stuff, maybe a tri, not sure.
Next race Forest City Road Races 1/2 Marathon in May
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? No.

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ST Name: njtrigirl (real name--Maijaleena, or Maija for short)
Age Group: F25-29
Years on ST: less than 1
Favorite Race/Distance: Too many good ones to pick just one/Olympic Distance
What are you training for? Age Group Short Course Worlds in Vancouver
Next race: Probably a 10k or 5k in a few weeks, but my next tri will probably be the Bassman Spring Triathlon
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? No, that is long flight from NJ for just a weekend. Too busy at work and studying for my actuarial exam coming up in May. It sounds like fun though. Maybe we need an east coast version.

ST Name: Ariel
Age Group: 30-34
Years on ST: hmmm... since before my first triathlon, which was in 2001. Maybe 7?
Favorite Race/Distance: fave race: Donner Lake int'l / fave distance: half-IM
What are you training for? IMAZ (April). Probably. I hope. My left arm has been in a cast for six weeks.
Next race: IMAZ (crossing fingers). I'm supposed to get the cast off tomorrow!
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? maybe

>>Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? maybe <<

I think that's a YES. DP won't mind.

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Nashville, TN
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Hi Jen :)

Your'll love Barb's race. The course is gorgeous and the organization is first rate.

Good luck at Boston

ST Name: Lilpups (Jenn)
Age Group: 30-34
Years on ST: 2 or 3? Mostly lurked while finishing up grad school
Favorite Race/Distance: Grand Columbian - either their 1/2 or iron - hope to get back there again this year.
What are you training for? To continue being a top gal out of the water at my races and not be passed by everyone on the bike and run :)
Next race: Onionman in Walla Walla, WA - really just an excuse to go wine tasting
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? Possibly...possibly

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ST name: Janiceb
Age Group: 55-59
Years on ST: 5ish
Favorite Race/Distance: hmm?? probably IM even though I stink at it
What are you training for?: Mooseman 1/2, IMLP
Next race: a local sprint in May to get back in racing mode after a 4-year layoff
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April?: no-sigh....

ST name: txvet
Real name: Kristen
Years on ST: 3
Favorite distance: 1/2 IM
Training for/next race: Lonestar 1/4 Iron in late March. I'm having trouble feeling competitive since IM Louisville last August!
Coming to girls' weekend: No, already used my vacation for this year, but maybe next year!

ST name: renee
Age Group: 50-54
Years on ST: 2
Favorite Race/Distance: IMLP
What are you training for?: IMLP
Next race: E Murray Todd Half Marathon, 3/2
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April?: sadly, no like njtrigirl stated, a LONG flight from NJ but it sounds fantastic

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ST Name TriNavy
Age Group 45 - 49
Years on ST 1
Favorite Race/Distance Iron Girl Columbia MD/Olympic
What are you training for? IM LP (my first, I'm excited and scared)
Next race Columbia Olympic
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? Not this year, but I've blocked out April '09

Mostly I've been a lurker. I'm hoping we can keep to the spirit of the forum.

>>Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? Not this year, but I've blocked out April '09 <<

THAT'S WHAT WE LIKE TO SEE!!! ;-)

clm

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Nashville, TN
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ST Name : el paso (cause that's where I'm from)
Age Group : 40-44
Years on ST : almost a year
Favorite Race/Distance : I like them all
What are you training for? 2 marathons and 3 1/2's
Next race : Austin Marathon
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? sadly, no

I think this idea is GREAT!

ST Name: Alexia
Age Group: 35-39
Years on ST: at least 3 / sometimes I post, sometimes I don't ...I mostly lurk
Favorite Race: Xterra Worlds
Favorite Distance: love all distances from sprint to IM & with or without roads! (looks like I'm the only Xterra gal)
What are you training for? Xterra West Champs, Boise 70.3, various Xterra point series races, Xterra Worlds (If all goes well at Xterra West) & IMAZ (Nov)
Next race: Xterra West Champs @ Temecula, CA
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? I'd love to but I won't be able to ...

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my support:

Pacific Multisport

(for the guys) Tell us how much you love us/tell us about your favorite woman

Katy and Kitty for telling it as it is and putting the yahoos in their place.

QRGirl for generally being a cutie (in person and on forum).

Tigerchik for being like a little sister to us all.
awww that made my day. Slowbern too with the "earning my stripes" comment, LOL.

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If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

(((Hey txvet-- did you graduate from TAMU CVM? I'm a DVM too--- TAMU 1989. Do you post on VIN? I started a thread there on tri-vets.)))

ST Name: PB&J (f/k/a Tri-DVM)
Age Group: 45-49
Years on ST: 2-3?
Favorite Race/Distance: long course
What are you training for? Vineman 70.3 and Longhorn 70.3, plus Freewheel Oklahoma
Next race: a local sprint, some local 5K's
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? no... someday

FINALLY a place for us XX chromosome types... I'm the bold one who posted about my uterine prolapse. "too bad, so sad" if it grossed out the guys! OTOH, nothing really grosses out veterinarians... so my gross-out meter may be all messed up :-)

That's a beautiful name :-)

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FINALLY a place for us XX chromosome types... I'm the bold one who posted about my uterine prolapse. "too bad, so sad" if it grossed out the guys! OTOH, nothing really grosses out veterinarians... so my gross-out meter may be all messed up :-) <<

HA! You know that they didn't want to read it, but most probably did.

clm

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Nashville, TN
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ST Name Mixie, or you can call me verna :)
Age Group 30-34
Years on ST 2nd season ;)
Favorite Race/Distance Only done sprints and 1/2 marathon for now. I love to run 10k
What are you training for? Vineman 70.3 seems to be a lot of us!
Next race Pasadena Tri 03/08/08
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? YES!!

Alexia, I ran an Xterra Trail Run Race. Was one of THE coolest events I have done. Loved it :D

ST Name: YVR K - AKA Vancouver Karen
Age Group: 35-39 but apparently I have to race up one some races this year since I cross the threshold this year.
Years on ST: Not sure. More of a lurker than a poster.
Favorite Race/Distance: IMC and Destination Marathons/HIM
What are you training for? Oliver HIM 06/08, IMC #4 in 08
Next race: First Half HalfMarathon this weekend! (Yikes!)
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? No, it's passover.

P.S. Thanks Julian, you know I try very hard in that department!

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ST Name: sprtymama, real name Courtney
Age Group: 35-39
Years on ST: first post! been lurkin' for awhile
Favorite Race/Distance: marathon
What are you training for? Boston Marathon, Florida 70.3, Ironman Florida
Next race: Boston Marathon
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? can't

ST Name gleveq
Age Group 50-54 never thought I'd be so glad to get this old!
Years on ST not sure, probably 4-5
Favorite Race/Distance 1/2 IM
What are you training for? so far, CA 70.3, Memphis in May, Buffalo Springs & some local TX races
Next race Texas Motor Speedway Du 2/17
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? wish I could, but nope :-(

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Hey PB&J,

I tried to PM you but it said your username did not exist!? Yes, TAMU DVM in 2000. I don't post on VIN because my boss doesn't want to pay for our VIN subscription. =)

You said you were doing Longhorn 70.3. Where do you live? I'm in Houston.

ST Name trimama - Real name Dawn
Age Group as of may 26, I am in the 40 age group
Years on ST 1
Favorite Race/Distance Iron
What are you training for? Cali 70.3, hopefully get a slot for CDAIM and/or FLIM. New registration process blows.
Next race Cali 70.3
Are you coming to Gals of ST Training Camp in April? Probably not