| Get well, Erik, we'll see you on the (off) road to recovery. To follow his progress and find out how you can help, visit http://roguevalleyrunners.blogspot.com. |
| Date of Birth: July 16, 1982 |
| Sport: Mountain Running |
| Years of Experience: Running seriously since 2004. However, I have been playing in the mountains most of my life. |
| Greatest Achievement: Winning the Quad Dipsea Trail race in 2008 and setting the course record. The 2008 Gore-Tex TransRockies Run also ranks high on the list. |
| Favorite Event: Mt. Ashland Hill Climb and the Quad Dipsea. |
| What does it mean to you being a member on the NB Outdoor Ambassador Program? As a member of the NB Outdoor Ambassador Program, I have a unique opportunity to work constructively with a company who has expressed a sincere commitment to develop mountain and trail running. Actually observing product designs which have been heavily influenced with ambassador input is quite refreshing. Through this dynamic relationship, NB should only continue to refine the excellent trail and mountain products they already produce. |
| Favorite inspirational quote? "Yeah, I walked that last hill." –Max King, after winning the SOB50K, setting a CR, and beating me by five minutes. Knowing Max walked simultaneously gave me pangs of hope and fear. |
| Why do you do what you do? I run in the mountains simply because it is really enjoyable. |
| Why do you do what you do? What's your motivation? Motivation, for me, is derived from the desire to push my body to the physiological limit and then determine if I am mentally tough enough to continue… which may not sound enjoyable, but it actually is. Also, winning races is quite motivating and enjoyable. |
| Any advice for others in your sport? Anyone who is running in the mountains probably has it figured out already. Although, sage advice has been dispensed in my general direction on various occasions from the marmots on the summit of Santa Fe Baldy, the Madrones of the Siskiyou Mountains, and the ubiquitous Mountain Chickadee. |
