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Name: Heather Bender
Age: 24
Occupation: High School Math Teacher
Quiver:  A borrowed Trek 4300
Favorite Trail:  well, I've only ridden on two so.. I guess Burns Park
Favorite Race: The one I finish!
Best Finish: I'll let you know!
Favorite Riding Food:  Hmm.. Snickers, Honey Bun, Coke, peanut butter sandwhich... Do they have any of that at the 
aid stations?  Do they have aid stations on mtn bike races?
What are your riding goals?  To become stronger
Why do you ride? I love being outside and active! It gets me through stressful times! 
What advice would you give to a beginner rider?  I am the one in need of advice so let me know if you have any!
Worst 
Wipeout: I was training for my first IM and on a race rehearsal- 112 mile bike ride. At mile 106 my tire got caught in some slanted RR tracks and I flipped over my bike. I had to ride the last 6 miles with my arm up as to not get blood all over my bike.

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