1st Place Expert Men - Denelle Grant
Team/Sponsors: Bike Factory Racing / GF 29er Crew

Bike:Right now... GF Superfly... last year... Trek

2008 Cat:Expert Women

Favorite Race Style (XC, Enduro, Endurance) and why? I'm an endurance athlete.... after a short break, I recover quickly & keep going

Favorite Race:Xterra Richmond. VORS - RAT1

How did your favorite race play out?
Xterra Richmond was awesome. I had a decent swim and run.... but a fantastic bike leg to place 2nd amateur. RAT1 was a challenge, it was hot and painful. I remember lactic acid building up in my legs during the first run.... by the second run I felt like I was running in slow motion.

How often do you ride and at what pace per ride?
Twice a week, mainly weekends. Pace?

Do you think riding everyday is over training?
Yup

Do you switch between road ride, mountain biking and running?
I cross train to stay fit and remain competitive. Off-road triathlons are my speciality. I try to swim twice a week (usually once), run 3-4 mornings per week, ride twice and work way too much. I switch between disciplines not only to work out different muscle groups, but also to fit in work-outs. I often don't have time to gear up for a ride during the week; a run is just perfect (even if its at 6am)

Do you wear a heartrate monitor and train based upon heart rate numbers?
Nope. I wear a GPS to monitor my run distance and speed. Does that count?

What (if any) supplements do you take during a race?
Long races.... electrolyte tabs and an electrolyte drink. Real food.

What type of (if any) supplements do you take after a hard ride?
real food

What got you into mountain biking and then what got you into racing?
Friends in grad school. I stopped riding for a number of years. I picked it up again once I returned to Virginia. I would've been a pure off-road triathlete if it wasn't for Bike Factory Racing

Would you consider this a hobby, sport, lifestyle, or occupation? Why do you feel that way?
Staying healthy and physically fit is a lifestyle. Racing... that's a second or even third career.

What do you like to do with your time away from your race/training calendar?
Try to relax


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