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.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Feb. 20th Night Nav & Course Setting for Yellowwood O-Meet
Q. What's a great time?
A. Night navigation practice with my fellow teammates.
After stopping in Bloomington for a Lennie's dinner (which was delicious) we were more than ready to conquer the hills of Yellowwood SF. We weren't too keen on the temperature though and our transition wasn't all that speedy. Ryan spent quite a bit of time in his jeep before departing and there was some commotion with lights but we eventually set off into the woods.
The ridges and open roads were pretty cold but the multiple hills and re-entrants we crossed kept us sweating. Micheal managed to find some neat features and unique places for the controls making the course very interesting. The night sky was a beautiful sight, with no clouds and little light pollution from the neighboring "big city". As lead navigator Michael did a great job (he was the meet director), and with some more team training days and nights I think we will be up to the challenge that PA 24 "Old School" presents to us this year.
Thanks to Michael, James, Ryan and our rootstock friend Kirk for a fun night on Friday and great o-meet on Saturday (with the Sat. morning precipitation it was most excellent to be in a trailer instead of a tent)!
A. Night navigation practice with my fellow teammates.
After stopping in Bloomington for a Lennie's dinner (which was delicious) we were more than ready to conquer the hills of Yellowwood SF. We weren't too keen on the temperature though and our transition wasn't all that speedy. Ryan spent quite a bit of time in his jeep before departing and there was some commotion with lights but we eventually set off into the woods.
The ridges and open roads were pretty cold but the multiple hills and re-entrants we crossed kept us sweating. Micheal managed to find some neat features and unique places for the controls making the course very interesting. The night sky was a beautiful sight, with no clouds and little light pollution from the neighboring "big city". As lead navigator Michael did a great job (he was the meet director), and with some more team training days and nights I think we will be up to the challenge that PA 24 "Old School" presents to us this year.
Thanks to Michael, James, Ryan and our rootstock friend Kirk for a fun night on Friday and great o-meet on Saturday (with the Sat. morning precipitation it was most excellent to be in a trailer instead of a tent)!
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9:42 AM
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Dances with Dirt 2009
Looking forward to this event! Paula and Rachel will have to show me the ropes but I anticipate a great time.
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12:01 PM
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Yoga Class
Last night attempted to teach Mike some basics...it's a work in progress.
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11:27 AM
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