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Good Vibes: Kona Qualifier Erin Klegstad...

Friday, 23 September 2016 23:10

By coeursports.com/blogs

After talking to her for five minutes you suddenly realize that you're smiling and when the discussion is over (probably because she off for a run, ride, or swim), you'll be in a good mood for the rest of the day.  Say hello to Coeur Ambassador, Kona Qualifier, and one of the most positive individuals you'll ever meet - Erin Klegstad.

Coeur: Erin, thank you so much for chatting with us today.  You have a lot of fans on social media (including us!), but for those people who are just getting to meet you, can you share a bit about yourself and your athletic background?  ...

Erin: Ah, thank you! I love the social community and never imagined all the wonderful it’s bought into my life, including Coeur! What I wouldn’t give for my friends from social to live in the same place (preferably the west coast because it’s the best coast!). How fun would that be?!

Anyway, my background. I grew up in a small northwestern Minnesota town 20 miles from the Canadian border. We made our own active fun – from pretty much living at the outdoor swimming pool in the summer to snow forts + tobogganing in the winter. I ran track in middle and high school and even made an appearance at the state meet in ninth grade, running the 800m. After a bit of a hiatus through college, I started running again in my mid 20s and after an injury, bought a road bike – where my bike love started. I’ve been hooked on the whir of two wheels ever since and have been fortunate to have some awesome coaches teach me about the sport. READ MORE