Ariel Parrish

Hometown San Francisco, CA
Birthday 1975-06-12
Years racing
  • Triathlon: 9
Occupation Web developer
My website http://www.insidevoice.net
Goals for 2008
  • heal and rehab the wrist I broke 12/27/07
  • race Ironman Arizona
  • try some fun new races this summer
Future challenges
  • qualify for Boston marathon
  • *race* an IM (not just finish)
Favorite races
  • Donner lake
  • Big Kahuna
  • Ironman New Zealand
Proudest tri moment (1) running my first non-stop mile at age 25, then (2) finishing IMNZ 3 years (and MANY non-stop miles) later
Pet peeve Entitlement and arrogance
Favorite prerace foods
  • cinnamon oatmeal
Favorite postrace foods
  • bean burrito
Favorite indulgences
  • really really good pinot noir
Favorite songs
  • Air
  • Ani DiFranco
  • Bauhaus
  • The Beach Boys
  • Calexico
  • Cocteau Twins
  • Decemberists
  • Nick Drake
  • Ella Fitzgerald
  • Elliott Smilt
  • Emmylou Harris
  • the Fugees
  • Philip Glass
  • I could go on and on… I'm kind of a music geek.
Triathlete heros
  • Karen Smyers
  • Michael Lovato
Favorite workouts
  • a good long trail run
Volunteering
  • I volunteer at many triathlon, swim, run, and bike racing events throughout the year.
When I'm not working out you can find me...
  • Cooking
  • Making jam
  • Sewing quilts
  • Planning parties
  • Messing around on the internets
What I'd do if I won the lottery I'd go to medical school.
Bonus Info Not currently a pet owner (does that disqualify me?) but I was an intern for Cat Fancy/Dog Fancy magazines a long time ago.
Team Xantusia office Team Gear
Quotes
  • It doesn't have to be fun to be fun!

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