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Amy Eck, South West, 25-29

Birthplace: Royal Oak, Michigan
Occupation: ProService Hawaii, Project Manager- Technology and Process Improvement; PacWest Athletics, Boot Camp and Endurance Training Instructor
Residence: Hawaii

Marital Status/Family:
Single

Question and Answer with Amy

What accomplishment are you most proud of?
My relationships with friends and family.

When you’re not racing, you like to...?
Enjoy the wonderful playground of Hawaii!

Favorite Training Spot?
Peacock Flats, North Shore

What’s the craziest experience you’ve ever had with XTERRA (traveling, racing or training)?
Eating it at Richmond and getting stitches in the medical tent while Conrad Stoltx took pictures!  Maui Parties!!!

What’s the best thing about racing?
The XTERRA Ohana

What is the coolest piece of gear you own?
My Yeti Mountain Bike

What is your favorite quote or words of wisdom?
“Keep the rubber side down,” Marty Smith.     

Role model/Inspiration/Favorite athlete:
Ingrid Rolles- local hero, caring friend, and enthusiastic training partner.  Ingrid always makes time to help others.  She is extremely patient and hard working.  I feel priviledged to have her as a friend. 

What do you do when you aren't training/racing?
Plan social events, read at coffee shops, volunteer with the Girl Scouts, and walk with friends on the beach. 

Which 2007 XTERRA races do you plan to attend?
Jamba Juice Mountain Man, Richmond, Tahoe and Maui.  

Favorite XTERRA venue:
Maui 

Dreaded XTERRA venue:
ANY wetsuit swim

Top 3-8 racing accomplishments:
2nd Place AG, XTERRA World Championship; 1st Place AG, XTERRA East Coast Championship; XTERRA USA Championship Finisher; 5th Place Female Honu Half-Ironman; 6th Place AG Half-Ironman World Championship; Double Roughwater Finisher; Top 10% Female Finisher Boston Marathon

What’s your favorite aspect of XTERRA?
The demographic of the competitors.

Define / describe XTERRA:

X- xTra fun jubuliant adventure
T- tough team players
E- excitement at every bend
R- rugid terrain
R- race venue and support are fantastic
A- after-Party!
XTERRA amalgamates athletes on God’s playground and kicks their ass! 

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