On Saturday November 17th, I competed in an awesome trail running race at Robinettes Apple Haus in Grand Rapids.This race caught my attention because it challenged runners to run from point A to point B on two entirely different paths. The first path was short but consisted of technical terrain and the other path was [...]
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Hi. My name is Toni Musto and I'm a student at Grand Valley State University. I'm majoring in exercise science with an emphasis in health and fitness and minoring in French. After I graduate, I plan on becoming a personal trainer so I can help others reach their health and fitness goals. Besides cycling for priority health, I enjoy competing in triathlons, racing my mountain bike, and going on long trail runs. |
| Age: | 22 |
| Hometown: | Ada |
| What‘s your history? | I've been riding with the Priority Health team for five years. I was inspired to start cycling after I watched my older sister finish her first mountain bike race. I entered my first bike race at age 11 and haven't stopped racing since! Recently, I started competing in triathlons and hope to compete in the age group national championship this year. |
| Tell us about a memorable race experience. | A memorable race experience was placing 3rd in the road race at the Junior Road Cycling National Championships. |
| What are 3 adjectives that describe your approach to your sport? | Serious, enthusiastic, strategic. |
| What are nutritional tips you use to gain optimum performance? | I normally like to eat a few hours before a big race and I always carry extra gu's in case I need energy during a race. I really like power bar gel blasts and gu's. |
| Give us some inspiration! | It's great to be a part of a team. Cycling is a great form of exercise. You get to meet a lot of cool people who are passionate about the sport. You get to travel to races and hang out with the team. It's fun to win races. |
| What is your single most important goal this year? | My goal is to qualify for the Triathlon Age Group National Championships. |
| Complete this sentence: The thing I love most about competing is______________________. | Beng a part of a great team. |
Author Archives: Toni MustoGetting Ready for Triathlon Age Group National Championships!On August 18th, I will be competing in the triathlon age group national championships in Burlington, Vermont. Since the drive to Vermont will take about 13 and a half hours, I’ll be leaving this Thursday in the morning.
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Xterra Race in Maryland!Tomorrow I leave for Flintstone, Maryland to compete in my second Xterra race. The race is July 15th at Rocky Gap State Park. I will be competing in the off road triathlon event which consists of a .75 mile swim, 14 mile mountain bike ride and 5 mile trail run.
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Meijer State Games Mountain Bike Race ResultsYesterday I competed in the Meijer State Games Mountain Bike Race at Cannonsburg Ski area.
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Birthday Ride Today!Today is my 22nd birthday and I’m looking forward to taking my mountain bike out for a four hour endurance ride.
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Xterra Last Stand ResultsI had a great time yesterday competing in my first Xterra at Fort Custer Recreation Park. Even though I had the flu last week and didn’t feel 100 percent better, I was still able to complete the race and take first in my age group.
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Xterra Last Stand Tomorrow!Tomorrow at 9 am, I will be competing in my first Xterra at Fort Custer Recreation Park. I’m excited to compete in this Xterra because I will have the chance to mountain bike and run on a challenging and awesome trail.
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Grand Rapids Triathon!I had a great race competing in my first triathlon of the season today. I finished 2nd overall in the women’s sprint
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