Gate City Striders

About Me

Age: 66
Born (where): Boston, MA
Hometown: Merrimack, NH
Occupation: Retired
Email: sports@rossierfamily.net

My Running

Why I Run: I enjoy running and I need load bearing exercise to prevent osteoporosis (cancer treatment side effect)
Years Running: 15
GCS Member Since: 1996
Typical Miles Per Week: 20
Most Miles Per Week Ever: 50
Favorite Place To Run: Belmont Hill, Merrimack, NH
Running Shoe: Any except Nike (too narrow)
Worst Injury: Broken leg, pulmonary emboli
Favorite GCS Event: Applefest Half Marathon (never run, but volunteer frequently)
What I Like Most About GCS: Friendly - only training not alone
Running Goals: Run 5 miles in less than 40 minutes.

My Racing

Best Race: Columbus Marathon 2000
Worst Race: Columbus Marathon 2001
Triathlons: None
Favorite Race: Bill Luti 5M
Favorite Distance: 5M
Best Runner Of All Time: Roger Bannister
Best Running Memory: Crossing the finish line Columbus Marathon 2000
Worst Running Memory: Salem Boys Club 10K reaching a 4 way intersection with no course marshals or signs
Racing PR’s: Marathon 5:50:17, half marathon 1:52:15, 5M 40:11, 5K 23:07

My Other Favorites

TV Shows: I Love Lucy
Movies: Funny Girl
Books: The Fountainhead, Ayn Rand
Music: Tchaikovski's 5^th symphony
Food: Prime Rib
Drink: Chevis Regal
Restaurant: Pier Four
Hobbies: Driving cancer patients, chess, cosmology, swimming