In Profile - Mirinda Carfrae
Her first time appearance in the toughest race on the planet saw Aussie Mirinda Carfrae challenge three-time World Ironman Champ, Chrissie Wellington. Carfrae took on Kona and came through with a second-place finish. She’s back in Aus to tell us what she’s all about.
Date Of Birth: 26 March 1981
Where’s home? Brisbane, Australia
Weapon of choice? Cannondale Slice
Favourite food: Ice cream – Ben & Jerry’s
Favourite drink: Bundaberg ginger beer
Favourite TV show: Entourage
Favourite movie: City of Angels
Most admired person: Michael Jordan
Best ever race: 2004 long Course Triathlon in Nice, France.
Triathlon hero: Loretta Harrop
Preferred distance (Sprint, Oly, Half, IM): Half and Ironman
Toughest opponent: The clock… hahaha
Most famous Facebook friend? Craig Alexander
Best thing about being a triathlete: Living the endless summer.
Worst thing about being a triathlete: Travelling with the bike.
Most extreme training day? Six hour ride in the Rocky Mountains with quality company followed by a hard run off the bike. Then, I did a swim session in the evening to finish the day.
Best advice you have ever been given by parents/or coach? Be kind to your body.
Ideal holiday destination: Anywhere there is sunshine, beach and friends!
Favourite indulgence: Ice cream over a warm choc chip cookie.
Dream job outside triathlon: Pro Surfer
Craziest thing you ve splurged money on: I’m saving up to buy a home. I haven’t splurged on anything crazy, I don’t think.
What other sports do you follow: Whatever is on.
Actual car? In Australia, I have a 2000 Honda Civic. In the US, I drive a 2008 Subaru Impreza wagon.
Dream car? Audi TT
If you had a racehorse, you d call it: Hiho Silver
5 Dinner Party Guests: Michael Jordan, Ellen DeGeneres, Elmo, Brad Pitt, Annabel Luxford.
Any pre-race routines or superstitions? I have a pocket full of lucky charms in my bag that go to every race with me.
Hopes for 2009: Become a stronger cyclist as well as improving my swim and run legs. Go one better in Kona.
When your triathlon career is over, you’re going to: Have some babies!
TMSM
