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Racer Name: Heather Nelson Role: Kayak Leg and Team Captain Team: Kulshan Cycles, Whatcom County Women Age: 39 |
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How did you become involved in the Ski to Sea: When my husband and I moved to Bellingham in 2003 we started training and racing with the local paddling community. Everyone started asking us if we were doing the Ski to Sea. We got kind of excited. So, when I friend said if I put together a team, he would be our sponsor, I jumped on the opportunity. That year I did the canoe leg and my husband did the kayak leg. We were hooked and have raced every year since. |
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| What has kept you together as a team for so long now? My current team, Kulshan Cycles, is a Whatcom County Women’s Team. The vision in creating the team was more than to just race Ski to Sea, but to bring together a group of strong, amazing and talented women whose paths might not otherwise cross because we do different sports. It has really been fun. We have become great friends and training partners year round. We have been together 5 years now and still we all just thrive off each other’s energy. It is an awesome thing. Present Occupation: I am a full time Mom… or adventure Mom as I like to say. |
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| Length of Employment: I have a 3 ½ year old boy, Hayden and 5 month old girl, Jazlyn. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC Davis. Favorite Sport: I love the water, so, surfskiing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, outrigger canoeing are favorites. But, I also love the simplicity of trail running and the challenge of multi-sport racing. Favorite Quote: Shut Up and Show It! Last Book Read: I am a mystery novel addict! I always have 1 or 2 going. Long Term Dreams/Goals: I love racing and adventuring, and have had the opportunity to do a lot of very cool things with my family growing up, then on my own. Now, as a mom of two beautiful children, I dream of a life of adventure with them and my husband. We do our best to share our passion about living an adventure and race filled life with Hayden and Jazlyn and dream of traveling and racing more and more with them as they get older. Beyond that, my goal is to stay true to the lifestyle I love and stay young at heart. I want to paddle a 2000-mile expedition when I am 80. Run a marathon at 85. I want my grandkids to think I am the coolest grandma ever. |
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How long have you been involved in the Ski to Sea? 8 years. Do you plan to be in the Ski to Sea race again? Of course! Do you plan to do all 7 legs of the race? Maybe if there was an Iron Division I am sure I would do all seven legs then. Otherwise, I am going to stick to the water! I LOVE the kayak leg… I have to admit, running up the beach in front of 1000’s of racers and spectators and ringing that bell to the roar of the crowd, I am totally addicted!!! |
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What do you like about the Ski to Sea? I love how the entire community buzzes with energy. Whether you are an average team, elite team, volunteer, family member of a racer, spectator, sponsor, team manager, there is such a sense of pride and stoke that goes hand-in-hand with the Ski to Sea. I love how first time racers get to race side-by-side with Olympians. And how cool that you can pretty much meet someone anywhere in Bellingham and have the common bond of being able to share a Ski to Sea story. It is pretty amazing really. What would you tell others about the Ski to Sea? You can do it! You should do it! There is nothing like being a part of the energy of 4000 athletes making their way from Bellingham to the Bay. Listening to the coverage on the radio, waiting for a call from a teammate up on the mountain, taking the hand-off and racing your heart out for your teammates. Then, at the end of it all hanging out at Marine Park, which is jam packed with racers sharing stories and hugging and laughing. It is the best! What do you like about the Bellingham/Mt Baker region? What isn’t there to love? The islands, the mountains, the lakes, the bay, the trails, the rivers, the beauty and the most amazing yet humble community of people to share it with. Words of Wisdom: First, you gotta do it! Second, put in the time – on the bike, in the kayak, on the trail, whatever. It will pay off! There is nothing more fun than racing an amazing event like Ski to Sea than going into prepared and ready to blow your team mates minds! To contact Heather, send her a message at: heather@chargelife.com |
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