High Achiever Profile - Deborah Moore-Lai
NAME: Deborah Moore-Lai
AGE: 33
TOWN: Beverly, MA
OCCUPATION: Scientist
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND: My background really started with
triathlon, beginning in 1994. I cycled before that
but nothing too seriously.
MOST NOTABLE RESULTS: I have completed 8
Ironman-distance events. IM Lake Placid 12:42 in 2005
and Eagleman 70.3 5:22 in 2002
FAVORITE TRAINING FOOD: Grapenuts cereal
WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVATION FOR TRAINING? I really enjoy
training and the discipline it requires to stay fit
year-round.
HOW DO YOU FIT TRAINING INTO YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE? I
try to get in the majority of my training in the early
morning hours. I have 2 small children and a
full-time job as a scientist at a biotech company so
my time is precious. I try to reserve evening hours
for my family.
WHAT ARE YOUR 3 - YEAR GOALS IN TRIATHLON? I would
like to do a sub-12 hour Ironman at Lake Placid in
2008
and also qualify for Ironman 70.3 within the next 3
years.
WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU OFFER TO A NEWBIE TRIATHLETE? The
sport can be very intimidating to get into.
Especially at races, where everyone seems to know
exactly what they are doing. I still get nervous
after competing for 13 years. Trust yourself and your
training and you will be fine.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT? I really enjoy
swim-run bricks I do twice a week. I swim 2500 yards
and then run 45-60 minutes. This workout really
increases my fitness.
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