Cindy Hutchings

June, 2018

Cindy began her triathlon career in 1987 with 2 BudLight tris with a very fun group of friends. There was no training, a borrowed hybrid bike and a visit to the medical tent. Apparently hydration is important, especially in heat. Then life got in the way with grad school and family. As I was trying to shed baby #2 weight one day, a gym friend encouraged me to try triathlons again. I signed up for the Columbia Triathlon, loaded my son in the baby jogger and scouted the course. I have been hooked ever since. Exercise has always been a sanity release for me. In fact, my kids as toddlers would tell me “Mommy needs a turn now” and I always used my “turn” for exercise. Some things never change….

Date of Birth/Location: March 13 in Massachusetts
Years Racing: 15+ Height: 5’3″

Athletic Background: Swimmer in high school, and always learning many new sports so I can keep moving.

Strengths on the course: Swim and determination but the bike and run are improving
Goals for 2019: Qualify for Worlds in the Olympic/Standard and 70.3 distances and crush some dreams in this year’s World Championships

Favorite Places To Train: Potomac/Poolesville (and I live in VA)
Family Status: married with two adorable kids that are about to make me an empty nester
Little known fact about me: Huge procrastinator but once I get going, it gets done
Favorite Races: ITU World Championships – the crowd energy is amazing. Also any race I don’t get a flat.
Favorite Result: Finishing my first race and wanting to do it again!
Favorite thing when not swimming, biking, or running: traveling and being with family
Favorite Food: dark chocolate of course!
Fav Race Distance: Oly/70.3
Favorite Race Moment: Passing younger folks on the run!