Dr. McGauley manages being an iron man athlete, with being a chemistry professor, as well as a wife and mother.
When she is not teaching Science and Society or in the lab, this professor is training for Ironman at Lake Placid.
Dr. Cynthia McGauley is a chemistry professor in the Iadarola Center. Or at least this is how her students view her.
Little do students know, McGauley is currently training for the July Ironman. This triathlon will consist of swimming two loops around Mirror
Lake, a 56 mile bike ride and end with a 26.2 mile run. But do not be nervous for McGauley, this is not her first and probably not her last triathlon.
Since high school she has been considered and athlete. However it was not until about five years ago when her fitness game really picked up, according to McGauley.
“I participate and train in triathlons, but I have done marathons and endurance swimming too,” McGauley said.
She also swam around Key West last summer.
It is not an easy task to participate in these extremely physical demanding events and McGauley is well aware of how to prepare for them. She knows what she needs to do to be prepared for each event.
McGauley makes sure that she works out at least six times a week. According to her schedule she rides her bike two to three times a week. She will run two to three times in a week, along with swimming two to three times a week. Then she focuses on her core and strengthening two to three times a week. She will usually train by herself to get the best results, but sometimes working out with others can be more beneficial.
“I get my longer workouts done with friends on the weekends,” McGauley said.
But to balance training with work is not an easy task. In order to get her workouts completed during her busy schedule she hits the gym in the morning before work. This gives her a jump start on her day.
As much as she loves training, McGauley loves her job as a professor. She says that each day is something different and she especially likes the teaching component.
“The students are awesome” McGauley said.
With this busy schedule McGauley gives a lot of credit to her support team, her family.
“My husband Jim who is an undergrad at Cabrini and my six children Bridget, Jimmy, Sean, Ryan, Matt, and Jill support me in everything I do and I love them very much,” McGauley said.
Dr. McGauley trains all year round for Ironman competitions.
Dr.Cynthia McGauley has competed in Ironman competitons all across the country.
