Bodybuilding.com Fit Employee Spotlight - November 2009: Staci McCulloch!

Vital Stats

Name: Staci McCulloch Email: staci.mcculloch@bodybuilding.com Age: 36 Height: 5'4" Weight: 112 lbs BodySpace: skigirl40

The Interview

[ Q ] Tell us a little about yourself. What is your position at BB.com? How long have you worked here?

I'm the HR Manager. I've been here for almost 2 1/2 years.

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Staci Is The HR Manager
For Bodybuilding.com.

[ Q ] What was your workout/fitness/nutrition level before working at BB.com?

Moderate. I didn't have a very scheduled lifting routine, but I did

run

every day.

[ Q ] What does your workout routine consist of now (please give detailed weekly workout)?

My workout varies depending on the time of year and when my marathons are scheduled (usually the spring and early summer time). Here is a typical schedule during my peak weeks of training:

• Monday: 45-60 minutes of cross training (swimming or cycling)
• Tuesday: 4-6 miles of interval or speed training
• Wednesday: 8-10 miles of running
• Thursday: 8.5 miles of temp running (hills)
• Friday: Rest
• Saturday: 18-24 miles of running
• Sunday: 5 miles of cross training or running

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My Workout Varies Depending On The Time Of
Year And When My Marathons Are Scheduled.

[ Q ] What does your diet consist of now (please give detailed daily diet)?

Meal 1: Pre-Run

• Coffee
• Peanut butter
• Whole-wheat toast

Meal 2: Post-Run

• Protein powder
• Berries
• Yogurt
• Milk
• Orange juice

Meal 3:

• Oatmeal

Meal 4:

• Salad
• Feta cheese
• Black olives

Meal 5:

• Almonds
• Dried cranberries
• Dried blueberries

Meal 6:

• Yogurt
• Berries
• Oat bran

Meal 7:

• Protein
• Carbs

Meal 8:

• Chocolate skim milk

[ Q ] What supplements have helped you reach your goals (please give daily supplement program?

I use

Scivation Xtend

after light runs and 1 scoop of

CytoSport Muscle Milk Light

after long runs in a

recovery

shake. I also take

Glucosamine

twice a day. During runs, I use

Clif Shot Bloks

.

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[ Q ] What is it like working at BB.com? Does it create a helpful fitness environment?

It's so cool here, everyone is very encouraging. There is always someone you can go work out with and there are many knowledgeable people to help you create a perfect workout program.

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There Are Many Knowledgeable People To
Help You Create A Perfect Workout Program.

[ Q ] How does the Bodybuilding.com environment influence your health, fitness and appearance goals?

They never let you slack off of your workouts. You always have support of people telling you that you can do it, even if it seems impossible at times.

[ Q ] What are your co-workers like?

Most everyone here is at some level of fitness, some are pros and others are beginners. Some are into bodybuilding, while others are into

endurance

sports like me.

It's fun; we all get together and share what works best for each other, be it our diet or our workout programs. There's no shortage of advice here.

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There's No Shortage Of Advice Here.

[ Q ] Did someone from Bodybuilding.com inspire you to reach your goals?

My friend Maria in Finance got me hooked on marathons. I barely

ran

more than 3 miles a day before I met her. Then next thing I know I'm running marathons, it's great!

[ Q ] Have you inspired others with your new look and attitude?

I'd like to hope so.

[ Q ] What is your favorite feature on the BB.com website?

I like the

training articles

on the SuperSite. I'm always looking for new

strength

training exercises and it's pretty easy to just select the body part I'm looking for and go from there.

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[ Q ] How does BB.com help to motivate/support you?

The people, it's all about the people.

[ Q ] Does practicing the bodybuilding lifestyle improve the productivity of Bodybuilding.com? If so, how?

I definitely think it improves productivity. You can tell when someone's missed a workout because they're sluggish and grumpy. Those that work out all the time are upbeat and have tons of energy.

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Those That Work Out All The Time
Are Upbeat And Have Tons Of Energy.

[ Q ] What are your future goals? Do you think working for BB.com will help you reach them?

I've had a lot of overuse

injuries

in 2009 so I'm determined to train right this year. I've let my strength training fall off over the last 6 months and I know that's why I'm injured.

My goal in 2010 is to qualify for the 2011 Boston Marathon. That's going to require strong legs and a strong core. I'm already surfing the site for exercises to incorporate into my running routine.

Have a question or comment for Staci? Become her friend on BodySpace! View her skigirl40 profile.

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My Goal In 2010 Is To Qualify For
The 2011 Boston Marathon.

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