Gate City Striders

About Me

Age: 60
Born (where):Bournemouth, England
Hometown: Merrimack, NH
Occupation: I.C. Layout Mgr.
Family: Wife – Leeann, Kids are all grown up, 6 grandkids between us.
Email: Trevor_ward@ti.com

My Running

Why I Run: Great stress reliever and for better health, (and now I’m addicted)
Years Running: 28
GCS Member Since: 1995
Typical Miles Per Week: 28
Most Miles Per Week Ever: 50
Favorite Place To Run: Country Roads and on the beach
Running Shoe: Asics
Worst Injury: Hamstring problems
Favorite GCS Event: Applefest ½ marathon
What I Like Most About GCS: Great friendly people, very motivating. 
Running Goals: Stay competitive at 60 with no injuries (it gets tougher the older I get)

My Racing

Best Race: Boston Marathon 2003
Worst Race: Boston Marathon 2004 (bonked)
Marathons & Favorite: Cape Cod and Boston (2.5 times)
Triathlons: None
Favorite Race: Reach The Beach Relay
Favorite Distance: 10k
Best Runner Of All Time: Frank Shorter
Best Running Memory: Running across the Golden Gate Bridge (spring 2009)
Worst Running Memory: Boston Marathon 2004 in 83 degree heat with a head cold (only made it to14 miles).
Racing PR’s: 5k=18:15, 10k= 38.17, Half Marathon=1:28:56, Marathon 3:18:40 (All in since 2004)

My Other Favorites

TV Shows: Lost
Movies: Dances With Wolves
Music: Everything from classical to rock
Food: Thai food
Drink: A good Cabernet Sauvignon
Restaurant: Many favorites
Hobbies: Oil Painting (Landscapes and Still life’s), Salt Water reef aquarium, cruising around on my Harley.