Name: Diane Schnupp

Years in TRIgirl : 1

Why you TRIgirl:
I'd wanted to do a triathlon for years but really didn't know how to get started. When a friend of mine from FURS told me about TriGirls, I was in! As soon as I registered, Grandison called and even convinced me to get my lazy butt out of bed for a 6 a.m. Thursday run as my first-ever TriGirl activity. Everyone was so great that I just had to stick with it. Now I'm inspired by all the TriGirls training for longer distance events and all the new Baby Pinks' enthusiasm.

Your family (or with whom do you reside?):
My husband, Scott, and I have been married for over 17 years. We have two children. Connor is almost seven (which I can't even believe - that sounds so old to me!) and Regan is five and a half (and mini-me - she even has a TriGirl tee shirt that she loves). Connor and Regan are doing the Kids’ Tri on June 2 at the Shady Grove Y and I can’t wait! Come cheer them on! They’ll be in SpongeBob Squarepants jerseys.

What do you do for work?
I started doing IT consulting about eight months ago and is has been a great change - more family time, no travel, much less stress, and just an all around better quality of life. I work for Core Consulting and have been on an engagement with Markel since September. I plan to work reduced hours in July and August to spend more time with my kids. And… hopefully train more too.

The best meal you cook:
My favorite is a spring vegetable lasagna with asparagus, procuitto, and potatoes in a garlicky white sauce. I'll have to post the recipe on the forum... It takes awhile to make but is totally worth it. I also have a fabulous Cobb Salad recipe but I like that one better when my college roommate Jill makes it for me. Preferably at her summer house. I love to cook... almost as much as I love to eat.

What you'll be seen wearing most frequently:
My adorable TriGirl three quarter sleeve pink top with jeans. Even better with sunglasses and a smile. I’m also loving my new Biker Chick jersey and first real pair of tri shorts.

Favorite quote:
“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow!! What a ride!” Isn’t that great?

What you are reeading now?
The Kid Turned Out Fine edited by Paula Ford-Martin (better premise than execution – short stories by moms of the crazy things that happen raising children) and A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers (which is sad and funny and wonderful). Also a stack of Bicycling and Triathlete magazines. With People magazine thrown in for good measure.

Current favorite CD or IPOD download:
I love the Scissor Sisters' "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" - even though I almost always feel like dancin'. And as anyone who took winter cycling at Maramarc knows, I like my 70s disco tunes, 80s hair bands, and 80s and 90s alternative. I even occasionally listen to music from this decade.

Something you have accomplished in your life that you thought you could/would have not been able to do (not triathlon):
Having a baby. Then having another 15 months later. I could never imagine myself pregnant but absolutely loved it once it happened. Drugs were key for me. And I quickly discovered that raising the little beings is a heck of a lot harder than birthing them.

Your indulgences:
Red wine and dark chocolate - preferably together. Yum!!!!