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NICOLE LUQUE
Team Elite - Triathlon, United States

  • NAME:NICOLE LUQUE

  • COUNTRY:United States
  • CITY, STATE:California

  • NETWORK:Athletes/Active Lifestyle
  • CATEGORY:Triathlon (Team Elite)

About Me

I competed in cross country and swimming in high school, and ran on the UCLA cross country and track and field teams for a couple years in college. Go Bruins! After graduation I ran a few marathons, which eventually led me to triathlons. I gradually worked my way up from the sprint distance, and in 2007 accomplished my goal of completing an Ironman before my 30th birthday. I still dabble in tris, but focus mostly on running now. My goal for 2012 is to go sub-3:00 for the marathon.

Inspirations

My first triathlon inspiration was Michellie Jones, who I watched conduct a bike flat clinic before my first tri in Newport Beach in 1995. In running I am a fan of many of the US distance ladies, and it was an honor to watch them duke it out at the recent Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston.

Biggest obstacle/challenge

Doing all the little things - stretching, foam roller, core exercises, strength exercises.

Superstitions

I always paint my toenails before a race - partly to feel good, and also to cover up the bruised nails that I may lose.

Nobody knows...

I sometimes talk to myself in Spanish on long runs.

Biggest athletic accomplishment

3:11:55 at the 2011 NYC Marathon.

Favorite thing about training

The endorphin rush after a good workout.

Least favorite thing about training

I love being out on a run in the quiet of the morning, but it definitely cuts into my sleep.

I work out to...

be physically and mentally healthy.

Unusual training regimens

I try to focus on quality rather than quantity in terms of training time and miles.

   

LOCATION

California, United States

NETWORKS

Team Elite Triathlon, Athletes/Active Lifestyle

ABOUT ME

I competed in cross country and swimming in high school, and ran on the UCLA cross country…MORE