Bio

Running Bio:
Year I began running: 1983
Favorite Running Shoe: New Balance 991
Favorite running surface: Dirt trails.
Marathons completed: Charlotte N.C. Marathon, Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon, Rota Spain Marathon, Sevilla Spain Marathon, Naples Italy Marathon, Venice Italy Marathon.
Ultramarathons completed: Spanish Foreign Legion 101K Ronda, Spain. El Rocio Spain 50K.
Typical training week: Running: 40-50 miles along the beach, Swimming: 1-mile swim 2x a week, Cycling: whenever I can fit it in, and strength training 1 hour daily.
Things I like most about running: The people and the adventure of the great outdoors
What got me started running: Challenge.
Why I run: Adventure, serenity, challenge.
Short-term goals: Run today.
Long-term goals: Run for life!
Favorite running quote: As your belief about limits change, the limits themselves change. -Terry Orlick
Marathon PR: 3:44.
Other: I enjoy competing in sprint and olympic distance triathlons and have won the masters division on two occassions. I am a member of the Dead Runners Society (see my Related Links page).
Training Philosophy: An hour a day keeps the doctor away. My slow and easy hour road therapy also keeps the mind tranquil.