I took up running in May 2015, and it's been one of the best decisions I've made as well as one of the most rewarding.
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| Interlaken Icicle Dash |
My first 5k was in October 2015, and up until 2018, I ran in at least once race each month. I started with 5ks and 10ks and gradually began running in trail races and half marathons. Currently, the longest distance I've run is an ultramarathon (50k).
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| Oregon Coast 30k |
I'm not a fast runner, and when I'm racing I'm only competing against myself. This is what makes running so great - there is always something to work towards, whether it's running faster than last time or running further than before.
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| 5k in Paradise |
Trail running combines the two things I love most: running and hiking. My ultimate running goal was to one day complete an ultramarathon, and I achieved this on September 28, 2019 in the Cascade Super Ultra with a course through Snoqualmie Pass in Washington.
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| Swift Cantrell Classic - the race I got my 5k PR in. I'm towards the left in the magenta t-shirt. |
My Athlinks profile can be found here: https://www.athlinks.com/athletes/246589557
My personal records are 26:51 for a 5k, 56:48 for a 10k, and 2:08:21 for a half marathon.