Age - 36
Birthday - April 30, 1970
Where do you live and train?
Deer Lodge, MT is where I live and train. I train on trails in the mountains in summer and on dirt roads in the Winter.
Ideal training spot, conditions, companions?
Last summer I ran a hard workout on a rolling dirt road inside the forests of Glacier National Park. The snow-capped peaks were visible in the far distance, after 20 miles my friends and I soaked in the cool river and ate pastries at a nearby bakery.
Years running, cycling, or competing? 25 years
What type of races do you prefer (i.e. trail ultras)?
Road Races. My favorite race is Bloomsday 12k in Spokane WA
How did you hear or find out about Injinji tetratsoks?
My mom gave them to me for Christmas two years ago and since then I have been hooked and can't race without them.
How long have you been wearing the tetratsoks? Two years
Your personal tetratsok of choice? The Mini Crew
How do the tsoks work for you, and what do you like best about them?
Wearing the tsoks on race day are undoubtedly as important to me as lacing up my racing shoes or doing my warm up. Without them, I would not have my best race. I like best that these tsoks prevent huge blisters to my feet.
How have the tetratsoks changed your experience training and competing?
The tsoks help me perform to my potential. Before I used them, I would get quarter sized blisters on my feet which hindered my race performance. I had to change my racing form due to the blisters. Now that I am using these tsoks, I have no blisters. Zero blisters!!!! I have raced the mile to a marathon in them with great success. I am so grateful that Injinji created these high performance socks.
What would you most like to accomplish athletically presently and/or long-term?
I would like to race 2:35 or faster in the marathon and be selected to represent USA in a World Championships marathon. I also hope to run sub 33 min on the track.
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| Testimonial: |
| I just wanted to give you a quick update on my progress. This year has been really fun. I traveled to Turkey for the World Mountain Running Championships and just returned from Africa to race the World Richest Mountain Race.
No blisters in any of my races this year - not one zero! I am amazed on how well the tsoks work for me!!
Thanks for all your continued support.
Nicole Hunt |
| 2006 Accomplishments: |
| 2006 USATF Mountain Runner of the Year (Dec) |
| 5th place World Richest Mountain Race Nigeria, Africa 2006 (first American) (Nov) |
| 8th place USATF National 10k Championships 2006 (Oct) |
| 9th place World Mountain Running Championships, Turkey 2006 (September) |
| Gold Medal USA Team Turkey 2006 (September) |
| 6th place Guidant Heart 10k 34:15 (Aug) |
| USATF Mountain National Champion 2006 (June) |
| 2nd place MT WA road race 2006 (first American) (June) |
| 10th place Bloomsday 12k 41:34 PR 2006 (2nd American) (May) |
| 3rd place at the 2006 Relay National Championships 2006 (May) |
| 33:41 Laredo Heat 10k 2006, 2nd place (first American) (Jan) |
| Finished the Houston Half Marathon in 1:16:03 which was a PR. 2nd American, 6th woman overall. (Jan) |
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Favorite Quotation or Personal Motto? Determination
What inspires you to reach for more in your sport and in your life?
I desire to find out how fast my body can be. I want to be able to say I seized every opportunity and tried my best to accomplish that goal.
Favorite foods for training and competing?
I always fuel immediately after my hard workouts with fruit, nuts, soy milk and cereal. I enjoy salmon, pasta and chocolate.
Favorite post race meal?
Pizza- homemade
Other hobbies or interests that you like to spend your time doing?
Hiking, reading about running and cross country skiing
Advice you would give to someone just starting out running or cycling, or in a new sport in general?
Consistency is the secret to success.
Best advice you have ever received from a fellow athlete, or non-athlete?
You can be so much better than you think you can be.
Personal hero or role model?
My role model is Deena Kastor. I admire her determination and drive to succeed.
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