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1. How many racing events have you participated in and which kind?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I’m a biker!\u00a0 I have participated in a number of organized rides and races in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and California.<\/p>\n

2. How long have you been participating in these events?\"019first-bike-birthday-7-yrs\"<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

I’ve ridden since I got my first bike. I rode every day when I had a paper route in Junior High. I rode casually in college and after that, but didn’t get serious until I moved to the Northwest in 2009.<\/p>\n

3. Are they more of a hobby or a competition to you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

They are a means of keeping healthy and reducing stress.<\/p>\n

4. What are your training methods?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Never get out of shape.\u00a0 Although I have to cut back when the weather is bad, I don’t ever let my baseline fall too far.\u00a0 In season, I just push it – there is no substitute for long rides to get ready for long rides.<\/p>\n

5. How do you find time to train with such a busy career?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You have to make it a priority.<\/p>\n

6. How does the sport benefit your physical and mental health?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The great thing about long rides (up to 100 miles or more) is that they are long.\u00a0 They push you to a high state of exercise for 6 or 8 hours at a time, without causing the damage that you would get running for that length of time.\u00a0 Races are shorter, but more intense.\u00a0 Both clear the mind!<\/p>\n

7. How does that contribute to your effectiveness as a lawyer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Staying is physical shape helps me be more productive at work, so I think of riding as an investment in my career.\u00a0 I clear my head, and get great ideas for cases on long rides. The mind works better when the blood is pumping (and not\u00a0distracted\u00a0by phone calls and emails).<\/p>\n

Keep Reading:\u00a0Can you be a Serious Lawyer and a Serious Athlete?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n
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