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John Lindros, North East, 50 - 54

Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Insurance Sales
Residence:

Marital Status/Family:
Married: Leslie, Daughter: Lauren

Question and Answer with John

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Three time Ironman finisher and two time XTERRA Worlds.

When you're not racing, you like to...

Work / Work in the yard.

What's the craziest experience you've ever had with XTERRA (traveling, racing or training)?

Lake Placid, Mud Bowl and Rain Forest afterwards.

What's the best thing about racing?

The adrenaline rush and the people, hands down. The community is incredible.

What is the coolest piece of gear you own?

My bike.

What is your favorite quote or words of wisdom?

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!!!"

"The core of man's spirit comes from new experiences."

Role model / Inspiration / Favorite athlete: Dave Scott

What do you do when you aren't training/racing? Playing Hard / Working

Which 2011 XTERRA races do you plan to attend?

Jersey Devil 5/1
King of the Hill  5/15
Smith lake 5/29
Richmond 6/12
EX 2  7/10
Sky High 7/17
Dirty Grizzly 7/31
Stoaked 8/7
Schiff  8/29
Whistler 9/4
Utah 9/24

Favorite XTERRA venue: Stoaked

Dreaded XTERRA venue: Lake Placid

Top 3-8 racing accomplishments:

IM 2000 - 11:48:00 double stress fracture

Clermont Floridian:  10:52:00

What's your favorite aspect of XTERRA? Biking

Define / Describe XTERRA: Awesome

 

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