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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Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Hurts So Good
The little discomforts one deals with a day or two later from pushing yourself in an adventure race are some of the best feelings in the world! Yeah, I sound crazy but it's the truth.
Saturday's 10th Indy AR was a blast! It's kinda sad to see Michael and Debbie hanging up their director hats but they have had a great run and given so many people wonderful experiences and memories to look back on. I hope that whoever takes over the race will stay true to it's spirit.
We had excellent weather and I was really excited to race with Chris and Mark. I had raced with Mark before when I had still been seriously hindered by my foot but had never raced with Chris before.
Mark's navigation through the course was excellent with only a couple of hiccups. Considering it was only like his third race to date he did an amazing job! Chris is a monster! He just keeps going and going, and was one of the best "mules" (that's a compliment) I've raced with. I'm telling you there wasn't much that was going to stop him that day other than the charity event he had to get to. ;)
We didn't get to the last three CP's but I was very happy with our efforts. Mark and Chris seemed pleased too and I am now totally jazzed and ready for the next race!
Bring on the Menehune (Midget) race!
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11:58 AM
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ready to Return
I know... It's been a while since my last post. I have been experiencing life events that provoke some people to have what is called a "crisis" (early-life, mid-life, late-life or otherwise). I have resolved that I will NOT have one (crisis that is) so I am now back to telling you all my thoughts and goings on whether you have missed me or not.
After dealing with a long agonizing recovery from a foot injury, sending my only child off to college (otherwise known as adulthood), and losing a most beloved pet I have decided to get back on the AR wagon. Part of the motivation has been working on the NSAAR course for this year. The most significant reason is the support from my husband, my friends and my family.
The Urban race in August was great fun but in the midst of all of my turmoil. I didn't do my teammates justice nor appropriately write about their prowess. Mark and Rachel were excellent mates who toughed it out to the end. Time flew by as Mark navigated our way through the course and gave us speech lessons to boot. Rachel was a real trooper after Jerry and his zip line/traverse tried to scalp her. She actually recovered her senses enough to make it to the finish. Not just because the first aid was there either, she did it for us (that's what I like to think anyway)! Way to go team! :)
I just signed up for the Indy AR. I really feel that I am getting back on track now, and have talked Mark into racing with me again (no bribing needed). Our third teammate is TBD (that's our team name too - He, he). I hate waiting till the last minute for these sorts of things but that's just how it worked out this time. Huh... a new leaf? Things are ever changing and anything's possible I guess.
BTW - I'm going to Kauai, Hawaii in two days, for a whole week - life is GOOD! As I said earlier no crisis for this lady. I'll possibly post a pic or two while in Hawaii, just to make you all jealous. :)
posted by Cristal at
1:29 PM
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