| Events: |
5k (Personal Best: 16:08)
10k (Personal Best: 32:45)
10 Mile (Personal Best: 57:19)
20k (Personal Best: 1:10:33)
Half Marathon (Personal Best: 1:12:47)
Marathon (Personal Best: 2:32:27)
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| Coach: | Brad Hudson |
| Occupation: | Runner and online triathlon and running coach |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | Softball |
| Years of Running Experience: | 20 |
| Greatest Achievements: |
World Championship qualifier in the marathon, half marathon, ironman, and duathlon
Houston Marathon winner, 2005 (2:32:27)
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| Favorite Race Venue: | Anyplace warm |
| Favorite Race Event: | Marathons |
| Favorite Training Venue: | Magnolia Road in Nederland, Colorado |
| Favorite Training Session: | 20 mile runs with the last 8 miles building from marathon pace to 10k pace |
| Least Favorite Training Session: | Workout 800’s on the track! |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | 767 |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | Kid Rock on my iPod |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | Rigatoni with chicken and vegetables and marinara sauce |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | Bagel w/ Jam and a banana |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | A burger and fries and a dark cold ale. |
| Favorite Post-Season Holiday Venue: | Somewhere scenic (Scottish highlands, Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon) |
| Why Do You Run? | I run for the self satisfaction that running brings to me. Running is so much like life itself. You have to enjoy and treasure the good times while also rolling with the punches during the hard ties. The key is to always fight for what you love and never give up. This is true in running and in life. My running makes me a better person. |
| Tips for New Runners: | Think long term. Most big goals can not be accomplished in weeks or months. You must not only plan a weekly schedule, but also a yearly plan. Be patient and plan accordingly. Work with a coach. You need another persons opinion and recommendations. The paybacks are huge. |
