Julie Johnson

Nickname: Juls, J. J.
 

Favorite bike: My 47cm Trek 2000!

Why/how I started cycling: In October 2002, I decided to get serious about losing weight and getting back into shape.  A few months later, I got an old lifecycle from a friend of mine to supplement my jogging.  Then in April 2003, I went with another friend to watch her race the St. Anthony's Triathlon.  I was hooked.  I decided right then that I wanted to compete, not sit on the sidelines.  After a couple of months of trying to figure out who made frames small enough for my short legs without spending a fortune on a custom bike, I picked up my Trek on Fourth of July weekend, 2003.  I started riding on my own and then stumbled onto FCP as they passed me on their weekend 50 mile rides.
 

Cycling Goals: To ride a century and complete some of the long FCP rides.

Other Goals: To always continue to improve myself, whether it's in cycling, triathlon, or life. 

Current Cycling Motivation: I want to continue to improve my fitness level and get to a point where I don't always feel like the weak link during our group rides (especially the dreaded Wednesday laps)!  I also need to have a strong bike leg because my run is so painfully slow!!

Cycling  Accomplishments: Riding my first of what I hope will be many 50-mile rides with the group.
 

Other Athletic Accomplishments: Finishing my first Olympic distance triathlon - the 2004 St. Anthony's Triathlon - with my friend who got me hooked on the sport. 

Worst crash: There's only been one, thankfully, and it wasn't that bad - just a few scrapes and bruises.  I'm hoping to keep it that way for a while!