Riya:So would you mind if I post this on my girlsfortri website
Katherine Gianini:It's fine.
Riya: Okay, so how was your preparation for doing the half Ironman.
Katherine Gianini:Hard!!!!
I live in Florida and I knew this was a hilly race. So I tried everything I could do in Florida. Like Simulate the hill. I was very happy I did that. If I hadn't have done that and just run on a blast. I would have been doomed.
Riya:So what would you say is your inspiration?
Katherine Gianini:Just it's just myself. I'm just trying to be the best athlete that I can be. I don't know. I think I have fun trying to beat my my times.
Riya:No, yeah, that's great. I mean, so what would you say to young girls who want to do half Ironmans or triathons in the future?
Katherine Gianini:Oh, I'm actually a coach!!Just go for it. Like anybody can do it. I never thought I could. That's great that they  would even think they want to do it. They need to get a bike, start swimming and start training.
Riya:Thank you so much.

KATHERINE GIANINI
IRONMAN 70.3 MAINE
FINISHER