If you’re like me, you find her interviews hilarious. I thought it was time the tables were turned and she became butt of the scrutiny….

CS: Let’s get the most important question out of the way first, while in Boulder, have you ever run over a prairie dog with your bike?

LT: No, but I have slayed three (!!!) snakes while riding my bike. I really feel like it is my duty in Boulder County to protect the masses from snakes. However, I am yet to slay a prairie dog.

CS: Your loyal supporters are hoping you have recovered fully from your recent accident on the bike. How many swear words came out of your mouth at the person driving the car? Any obscene finger gestures?

LT: No, I was too unconscious for that. By the time I came to, I was immobilized on a board thingy. All I saw of the woman who hit me was that she was wearing patterned wool socks and crocs, and I remember thinking, “oh dear, she needs a little help with her style!” As for hitting me, driving accidents can happen to anyone.

CS: Are you a natural blond?

LT: Nah, my mom is Native American and my dad is Swedish, which left me with redish hair- go figure. I have been dying it since, oh, elementary school.

CS: When attending the “speed sessions” led by Simon Lessing, have you ever wanted to trip him?

LT: Oh sure, the thought crossed my mind. He had enough injury problems that I didnt want to be responsible for the one that did him in, hee hee. I did however enjoy running next to Marek Dvorak, another pro in Boulder, and when we would run past bushes or trees I would try to body check him off the trail into the nature. As for Simon, I occasionally got in his lane before swim workouts started and would swim the opposite directions, like the aussies. This usually ended when he would dive in and swim straight down the middle with his 10 foot wingspan, it was such a helpless feeling because I had no where to go. This usually ended with a “geez, watch where you are going!!!”

CS: The “Beer Mile” has become a highly reported event in Boulder. What are your feelings on such an event, and do you plan to train & compete in the next one?

LT: Yes, I plan on attending. In 2006 I participated in a beer-olympics in Kentucky. It was basically an obstacle course with a Keystone between each event, there were 7 events…I placed 11th out of 11 competitors, even though I resorted to pouring the last 2 beers on me, instead of in me.

CS: When was the last time you went skinny dipping? Feel free to elaborate.

LT: 2005, I am pretty sure if I give any more details, the police will be knocking on my door before I can put the (.) on the end of my sentence.

CS: Anything else you would like to add?

LT: Oh yes, last night I was at work and I folded all of the clothes on six different tables, this took a long time, and then I took a 15 minute break. When I came back all of the clothes were EVERYWHERE, all over the floor, hanging from racks, everywhere. Apparently a man was looking for a wallet. If that man is reading this, THANKS A FREAKING LOT, MISTER!!! Other than that, I would like to say I am a very thankful for where I am in life. I have super supportive parents, really fun friends, a coach with a hard exterior and a big heart, and a sponsor (TIMEX) who goes the extra mile for me, regardless.