Gate City Striders

About Me

Age:  49
Born (where): Worcester MA
Hometown: Grafton, MA
Occupation:  Field application scientist
Family: Husband and 2 grown children, Alyssa and Matt
Email: ampsci@yahoo.com

My Running

Why I Run:  So I can be a better person
Years Running: 30
GCS Member Since: 1992
Typical Miles Per Week: 30
Most Miles Per Week Ever: 60
Favorite Place To Run: Beaver Brook - Hollis
Running Shoe: New Balance or Reebok
Worst Injury: Broken wrist
Favorite GCS Event: Applefest
What I Like Most About GCS: Having women friends to run and share life stories with
Running Goals: 30 marathons by age 50- already accomplished in 2008!

My Racing

Best Race: Clarence Demar Marathon
Worst Race: Cape Ann 25 K
Marathons & Favorite: 30 to date; East Lyme CT
Triathlons: Last one done over 15 years ago!
Favorite Distance: Marathon
Best Running Memory: Ran into an armadillo while running trails in Ft Wilderness FL
Worst Running Memory: Finishing Boston one year in the freezing cold rain!
Racing PR’s: Marathon: 3:30.26

My Other Favorites

Food: Kiwi’s and Fireballs
Hobbies:  Sewing and Quilting; Crocheting too; Love to swim