Carol Gerber

Hometown: Lakewood, CO (originally from Stratton, CO)

Education: B.A. Accounting / MBA

Occupation: Accountant

Discipline: Running, Road biking, maybe CX

Category: 4

Strengths: Endurance, climbing

Former Teams: Member of the Rocky Mountain Cycling Club

Years Racing: technically 3rd year – but have participated in only two races previously, one in 2004 & one in 2005.

Objectives: Learning the ins-and-outs of racing, staying upright and having fun!

Favorite Race: 2004 Leadville Trail 100 mtn bike race – time 11:20 – 11^th in my class. 2005 Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Ascent – citizen race – time 3:12 – 10^th in my division.

Admirable Athlete: Everyone who is out there balancing work and/or family and still finding time to stay fit.

Motto: NO EXCUSES!

Unique info or story: My first love is trail running and I’ve participated in numerous ultra distance events.

Most embarrassing (race) moment: Not sure…maybe it’s yet to come, but I hope not!