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*2017 USA XC National Championship. Placed 11th and qualified for my first Team USA appearance. My mom took this photo!*

Tansey Marie Hensley

Hometown - Kirkland, Washington (like Kirkland signature at Costco!)

Current town - Superior, CO

Zodiac sign - Gemini sun (Leo moon, Sagittarius rising ;) )

High school - Inglemoor High School

College - University of Portland (undergrad), Boise State University (graduate school)

*Winning the 2014 WCC Conference Championship in XC.*

What's the weirdest nickname you've been given?

Tayonce

Favorite color?

Mint green/cyan

Favorite food?

Macaroni and cheese!

Favorite drink?

Lemonade

Favorite trip?

Switzerland-- we got married in Zurich and then traveled around the country!

Soul animal?

Sloth

Favorite quote?

"If you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it" Paul Coelho and "If you work really hard, and are kind, amazing things will happen" Conan O'Brien

Favorite book?

The Alchemist and the Harry Potter series

Favorite race?

Anything XC!

Favorite workout?

5 x 1k + hills and strides

Favorite training shoe?

Depends on the year recently been enjoying the ASICS Cumulus and Adidas Supernova Rise

Favorite racing shoe?

2015 Nike Victory or Nike Dragonfly for the track, Saucony speed for the road

Favorite apparel brand?

I like to mix it up! Some current favorites are Tracksmith, Lululemon, and Vuori

Your PR's?

1500m - 4:18
3000m - 9:18 (at 5300 ft)
5000m - 15:41,
10,000m - 33:19
10k - 34:28 (at 5300 ft)

Favorite runner?

Genevieve Gregson

Your best coaching moment?

Too many to list, but I love supporting athletes in "comeback" seasons-- whether from injury, pregnancy, or other time away from the sport!

COACH - Tansey Hensley