Cindy Hutchings

June, 2018

Cindy began her triathlon career in 1987 with 2 BudLight Tri’s 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….

This year I am training for KONA (extremely excited!!) which I earned during my 1st Ironman ever race in 2021 at Coeur d’Alene. I am at the top of my age group so my goal is to enjoy the experience and to keep learning about the distance. I really enjoy training which is a huge benefit to my mental health. For 2022, I am looking forward to the physical and mental challenge of many 70.3s as I prepare for Kona. You can find me riding endless miles at Hains Point or the Poolesville area on the Club Saturday ride. Please come keep me company!!

Age Group / Birth Location: 55-59 /Massachusetts
Years Racing: 20+
Athletic Background: Swimmer in high school, and always learning new sports since I can’t sit still
Strengths on the course: New strength is eating/drinking (early and often!) followed by swim and determination
Goals for 2022: Enjoy training and racing as I prepare for Kona oing first IM [take #2] in June – IM Coeur d’ Alene
Favorite Places To Train: Potomac/Poolesville (and I live in VA)
Family Status: married with two adorable kids that have made me an empty nester
Little known fact about me: Huge workout 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 and brussel spouts (but not touching each other 🙂
Fav Race Distance: I used to say Oly/70.3 but I am so intrigued by the 140.6 distance and how much more I have to learn
Favorite Race Moment: Racing with the Club. Yes, this sounds cheesy but the fun community is what keeps me still racing after all these years.
Favorite Book: The Little Engine That Could, which pretty much sums up my approach to life.