Cyclist/triathlete/tank top wearer Brooke Darst Rice has a doctorate, tattoos and a Keifer Sutherland fixation. Her perfect meal would include Cheez-Its and craft beer. And she doesn't hyphenate her cool tripartite name. She's also a new mom and a dog lover.Age: 34
Colleges, Degrees: University of Minnesota, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Family: Mark (partner), Wells (14 month old son)
Pets: Caffrey (11 year old boxer who's fighting lymphoma)
Favorites:
Books: Everyday Blessings (I'm such a new parent)
Movies: Birdcage (with Nathan Lane and Robin Williams), Love Actually
TV Shows: 24
Actors: Keifer, because he gives us 24
Singers/Band: 10,000 Maniacs for everyday, Black Eyed Peas on the way to races
Restaurants: Gigi's, Birchwood
Junk Food: Cheeze Its and anything sweet
Alcoholic Beverages: Breckenridge Brewery's Vanilla Porter
Non-Tri Hobbies: Who has time for hobbies besides tri?
Dream Vacation Destination: French Polynesia
Pet Peeves: Having the conversation, "How are your doing?" "Good"
Tattoos: yep
Favorite relaxation clothes: tank tops
Something Goofy about you: For 15 years I sang, "It's bigger than Germany," to the song "Love Bites" when Def Leopard sings, "It's bringing me to my knees."
Dream Job?: having time to talk to patients and get down to the root of their physical problems while working for people with integrity...wait, that's my current job
Fantasy? (Want to a Movie Star, Famous Singer, etc.): I've always wanted to conduct and orchestra
