Cristal Garrison
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Personal Summary
I'm married to an exceptional man; my best friend, AR teammate and coworker, Michael Garrison.
I am also the proud parent of my beautiful daughter KayLeigh, who is a senior at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School and is planning to attend Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL this Fall.
Life is full of obstacles and injury, interspersed with breath taking moments and hearty laughter. Same goes for Adventure Racing it just happens at warp speed.
- Professional Experience
- 2005-Present Bookkeeper/AP/AR Manager for Indianapolis, IN specialty plastics manufacturer
- 2004 NREMT and Indiana Certification for EMT-B.
- 1995-2004 Calibration Technician for a Bloomington, IN medical device manufacturer.
- Athletic Summary
- Adventure Racing
- 2008 - Planet Adventure Sprint Redux
- 2008 - No Skirts Allowed AR – race director
- 2008 - Indy AR - race support/volunteer
- 2008 - PA Urban Sprint - Second Place
- 2008 – Odyssey Wild, Wonderful 24 hr – New River Gorge, WV (4th overall)
- 2007 - No Skirts Allowed AR – race director
- 2007 - Planet Adventure Urban Sprint
- 2007 - Mission Adventure Race
- 2007 - Eagle Creek Sprint Triathlon
- 2007 - Indianapolis Adventure Race
- 2007 - Planet Adventure 24 co-director
- 2006 - Buff Betty - Chattanooga, TN
- 2006 – Salomon/Moosejaw 30-Hr Adventure Rage – Cadillac, MI (8th overall)
- 2006 – Planet Adventure Sprint – Brown County, IN (2nd co-ed, 5th overall)
- 2006 – 2006 Planet Adventure Urban Sprint (2nd place co-ed, 5th overall)
- 2006 – Planet Adventure 24-Hr Challenge – Leavenworth, IN (10th co-ed, 17th overall)
- 2006 – ICO 12 Hour Rogaine - Brownstown, IN (4th overall)
- 2005 – Indianapolis Adventure Race (2nd Division, 3rd Overall)
- 2005 – Buff Betty Women’s Adventure Race – OH (8th Overall)
- 2004 – Circle City Sprint – Indianapolis (10th division)
- 2004 – Planet Adventure Sprint – Clark State Forest, IN (1st Division, 2nd Overall)
- 2004 – Planet Adventure 24 Hr Challenge – Owen-Putman Counties, IN (15th Overall)
- 2003 – Midwest Fury – French Lick, IN (1st overall)
- 2003 – Indianapolis Adventure Race – Long Course (10th Overall)
- 2003 – Circle City Sprint – Indianapolis
- 2002 – Kentucky/Jeep Adventure Race – KY
- Running & Other Athletic Interests
- 2009 - Bop to the Top
- 2008 - HMBA Century Ride - Indianapolis - Bloomington, IN
- 2008 - Midwest Women's MTB Clinic & Expo
- 2008 - Head for the Cure 5k
- 2008 - DNR-BOW Orienteering Clinic - ICO representative
- 2008 - Susan G. Komen 5k
- 2008 - ICO Paddle-O - first place
- 2005 – Conquer the Crossroads 12 hour Rogaine (1st Overall)
- 2004 - 2005 Indianapolis mini marathon
- 2004 – Indianapolis Metrogaine (3 hour)
- 2004 – Conquer the Crossroads 12 hour Rogaine (3rd Division, 7th overall)
- 2003 – Tecumseh Trail Marathon
- 2003 – River to River Stage Run (Illinois)
- 2002 - 2003 Monroe Co., IN/YMCA Fall Run 5K & 10K
- 1996 - 2004 Bloomington, IN/YMCA Corporate Challenge; Cycling, Track & Field, Overall Fitness Challenge.
- 1994 - 2002 Bloomington, IN Parks & Recreation League Softball and tournaments.
- Any physical activity outdoors; I am interested in, climbing, hiking, running, cycling, camping, skiing, etc.
- Plans for 2009
- To participate and enjoy Adventure Races of increasing length on a regular basis and ultimately expedition length races.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
March 27th - thoughts on IAX
So I am a little late in posting my thoughts about the IAX (Indy Adventures Xposed) event. I figure it is better late than never though.
There was quite a few people who came into Climb Time Indy Friday night. I honestly couldn't tell how many people made the trip out with the manner in which people came and went, but it seemed to be a success. I think Steve and others were pleased with the whole thing. The collection of outdoor shops and clubs alone was great to see.
Shawn and his excellent speaking voice was there to make the important announcements, like the raffle ticket numbers people were given upon entering. There were some great items given away that night. I was really wishing I had won the map case and compass (can't have too many of those!).
Ty and Meredith came away with a nice duffel bag and back pack. With a little music people began milling around, vendors were talking shop and kids were climbing the walls (plenty of adults too). It couldn't get any better than that!
I enjoyed speaking with the women (and men) who stopped by the NSAAR table! How exciting to speak to ladies who haven't done an adventure race before, and who are not only interested for themselves but for the youth in their life. I also love seeing couples and families who support each other in their interests. If a husband is going to do an AR why not the wife, I say!
Meredith (my ever faithful photographer) was there to take up the slack in my abilities of recording the night with pictures. I am going to get her in an AR yet! Ryan and his tow system (inside joke) were working the crowd and I think he has hooked a few into trying out an AR sprint, at least. It was fun looking at IR pics that he had projected onto the wall over the course of the evening.
Carrie was a real trooper manning the ICO table. I think if more people just took the time to figure out what orienteering is all about they would find a great activity that they and their famility would enjoy. Jerry was there for the Planet Advenutre Races and he always has great AR stories to share.
I will post a link soon to the picasa album of photos. I just have to remember to get the card out of the camera to actually upload the pics. :)
I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to Steve, James, and Paula, as well as all the vendors and club representatives who took the time to share their products and interests (for free). IAX is such a great way to reach out to the community, and hopefully draw more people outdoors!
posted by Cristal at
8:50 AM
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