A:  Mara Fronhofer, Cossayuna, NY

A:  41, O.K. almost 42. Does it really matter?

A:  Teacher

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.

A:  3 Years.

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.

A:  My Serotta CXII.

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!

A:  I would like to get a half PR at Moosman. My main goal is finishing and doing well in Ironman Lake Placid.

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.

A:  Ice cream, cheese, and peanut butter. Why do you think I train?

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.

A:  Find a training partner, its more fun that way. Pick a veteran triathlete's brain for tips. Have fun!

A:  Train with people better with than you.

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.

A:  Don't let the sport run your life (easier said than done). You can be a triathlete and still have lots of "fun"!