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.