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Brantford, OntarioE-mail: stevesfree@hotmail.com Occupation: which one? Height: 5'-6" Weight: 145 Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario Date of birth: 10/08/1962 Years running: lots Years running ultras: rookie PRs: 50km took me the best part of 6 hours, marathon best is 3:20 Shoes I run in: the most comfortable I can find, right now New Balance and Brooks are keeping my feet happy! Favourite running surface: Like them all ... well for the first 40kms at least Some ultras I have completed: 2001 Niagara Best performance: 18:30 5k Ultra achievement I am most proud of: The fact that I survived my first 50km race on such little training is nothing short of a miracle. The fact that I had never even run as far as a marathon previous to this attempt is a testament to one of my personality flaws! Ultras I would like to do but haven't yet: 2004 Death Race in Grande Cache, Alberta Typical training week: Lots of long runs wedged between working 3 part time jobs and pretending to have a social life. Injury history: So far just a sprained ankle which is amazing if you consider my dancing skills! Favourite ultra foods: Yucky gels, raisins and junk food Favourite ultra beverages: Water and PowerAid Things I like most about ultras: The friendly atmosphere! It seems like everyone is out to help the other guy! The goal is to finish even if only on one leg! Things I hate about ultras: The recovery time ... the body needs a break but the mind wants to run! What got me started doing ultras: I started running with my father when I was about 12 years old. While I couldn't keep up to him it was the beginning of an obsessive but healthy lifestyle. Thanks DAD! Ultra heroes: Everyone who has the courage to strap on the shoes and push past what some people would consider the outer limits of human capabilities! Jun 2003 |
