Poplollie Profile 
Tara Pemberton
Nickname:The Wee One
Occupation: Fitness Trainer
Hometown: Eugene, OR
Birth Year: 1961
Height: 5'2" short but sturdy
Racing category: 4
Years Racing: 3
Strengths: Long hills and not taking life too seriously
Favorite Food: hot chocolate chip cookies or hot bread with butter
Favorite Bike: The one I win first place on.
Goals: I want to win an Oregon State Champion jersey. This has been my goal for three years now and unfortunately I'm still pursuing it.
More info:
Favorite Cyclist: Anyone who loves to ride
Favorite Race:Team Time Trial
Best Moment on the Bike: Climbing Wolf Creek in the Willamette Valley Stage race. I stayed with the riders at the front. We gapped the main pack by 3 minutes I think. The story that I tell about this race is going to get more exaggerated as time passes. Maybe next year we might have a 10 minute gap.
What's In My iPod: Old timers music
Motto: My destiny is my choice.
Why I Love Racing: I like the camaraderie, the challenge and the endorphins rush (my family's favorite part). This is the first sport I have ever pursued. Before I started riding I tried other activities like running and skiing. Cycling came very natural to me. I think we all have talents in life the hard part is finding them. I am very fortunate that I've found one of mine.
Favorite Time of Year: Fall
Favorite Place To Be: Outside
Favorite Book: Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver
Favorite Vacation: My honeymoon we did a world wind tour of Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand.
Message:Who says you can't run or ride from your problems?
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