Who are you?/Age/Occupation
Ly Ly Ta, 33, Nurse Educator

Favorite Quote: 
"I love it when a plan comes together!" Hannibal, the A-Team

Favorite Athlete: 
Jill Holmen, my fellow TriDiva. She's a great athlete to watch on the course and more importantly, her quirky sense of humor keeps training fun!

Favorite Healthy Food: 
I love eating so this is a hard question.  I'll have to say sushi - fresh Toro is the best when it is in season!

Favorite indulgent Food:
Animal Fries from In-N-Out

Pet Peeves?
Drivers who think they are the only ones on the road.

Top five IPOD selections?
Linkin Park - Numb
AC DC - You Shook Me
Bon Jovi - It's My Life
Kanye West - Good life
Flo Rida - Low

Are you training for your first triathlon? If not, which ones have you
done?
Although every race feels like my first, I have done quite a few:
Bonelli Steamboat Express
Danksin
Solana Beach
Santa Barbara
Hansen Dam
Pacific Coast
Bonelli Olympic Distance

What inspires you to do triathlons?
I like being challenged with things I feel I can't do. I'm inspired by anyone who attempts anything challenging, especially a triathlon, despite physical and mental challenges. It gives me no excuse to say I can't.

Who inspires you? 
This was the easiest question: Martha, of course! Everyone knows Martha is a super triathlete. But, I'm not sure if everyone is aware of her journey and what she had to overcome to get where she is now. That is what inspires me. 

What is your biggest challenge/fear?
My biggest fear is getting so caught up on my performance that I'm not having fun anymore. My biggest challenge is racing in the heat.

Any advice for future TriDivas?
When in doubt, take a minute and look how far you've come! Just taking the steps to be a part of TriDivas shows initiative, determination, and a drive to be successful!

What do you enjoy most about training with the TriDivas?
The friendships. And accomplishing goals that seem out of my reach at one point.

What are your future goals?
I would love to complete a Half Ironman this August.

Tell us one dirty little secret about yourself:
I'm a closet adrenaline junkie! I love anything that gets my heart racing - snowboarding, skydiving, motorcycle riding, rock climbing (indoors only for now), bungee jumping....I don't get out much but when I can, I want to make it count!