Your Focus
Gender: Male
Birthday: Feb 12, 1987
Age: 26
City: Antioch
State: IL
About Me:
This year (2008) I have ran 6 Ultras and have had my ups and downs through out them. I am falling in love with technical trail running, although road races are wonderful to get a PR. I am still young (21 years old) and look forward to making ultra-running a life-time passion, with hopes to have some success too.
Motivation:
There are a few, but I'm unsure as to which is more critical.
Goals:
Completing a 100 mile race
Exceeding 100 miles in a 24 hour race
Sponsors: none, although it would be nice in the future
Occupation: Police Officer Recruit, Arizona
Instant Messenger ID:
Ebeneezer511
Favorite People / Places: ----->Places Maroon Bells, Aspen, Colorado Steamboat Lake, Colorado San Francisco, California Marin County, California Kettle Moraine, Wisconsin Fox River Park, Wisconsin Empty country roads Hilly and wooded trails -----> People Dean Karnazes Tim Twietmeyer David Goggins
Favorite Websites: Ultramarathonman.com Peak.com Ultrarunning.com
Favorite Gears: Shoes- Saucony Progrid Triumph 4, Saucony Grid Sinister, The North Face Arnuva 50 & 100, Mizuno Wave Creation 8 Hyrda Pack- Most work, but currently The North Face Watch- Either Garmin 101 or Timex Ironman Hand Bottle- Amphipod
Favorite Food / Drinks: Anything all natural or organic including: Wild Salmon with loads of veggies and olive oil Egg sandwhiches filled with veggies Organic granola cereal with lots of fruits All natural pizza topped with veggies :) On the run: -Water :) - Clif Bars -Hammer Perpetuem and Heed -Cytomax -Trail Mix -Various Fruits -Peanut Butter, sugary granola, jelly, almonds, on a sandwhich
Favorite Music / Movie: ------> Music: Anything with the piano, although I don't listen to music when I'm running... I need to hear what is around me (especially on the crazy roads) ------> Movies: Resident Evil series, Pay It Forward, Office Space, Little Miss Sunshine, The Punisher, Forrest Gump,
Favorite Book / Magazines: ----->Magazines: Ultrarunning, Runner's World ----->Books: Ultramarathon Man, Running Through the Wall, The Extra Mile, The Lore of Running
Favorite Sports / Teams: I don't watch sports much
Favorite Quotes: -"The happy traveler is not intent upon arrival." Tao -"Nature has music for those who listen." T-shirt in Aspen, CO -"A life that doesn't live is still lost." Goo Goo Dolls -"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Ghandi -"The word 'sedentary' scares the crap out of me." Me :)
Workout Routines / Fitness Tips: <p>I run anywhere from 30-100+ miles/week, depending on what I'm training for and how far away it is. My ideal "off season" training is 50-60 miles per week along withsets of push-ups, pull-ups, and crunches after and/or before my runs. I cross train by swimming, riding my mountain or tri-bike, or using the stair stepper. I do routine weight sets for upper and lower body. I stick to natural or organic foods as much as possible.</p>
Top Sports: Running
Hobbies:
Fishing, Camping, Enjoying Nature, Music
Dreams: <p>Ha... I have a couple, some of which are coming true :)</p>
Defining Moments:
I've had many in the past, but recently it has been my two 100 Mile attempts. I first tried Kettle Moraine 2008 and stopped at the 100K. Between the 100 degree heat/humidity, lightening, tornadoes, floods, I had enough once the blisters and dehydration got the best of me. The second was Mohican 2008. Everything was perfect through 50 miles. I was breathing through my nose the entire time, even up the hills, and was at a sub-20 hour pace. My HR was around 130. A couple miles later, I was unable to take a full breath. I would reach about half-breath and my throat would flare with pain and feel like it would close. I was forced to walk about 8 miles and couldn't even make it up the hills without stopping when my HR reached 190. So I hit 60 miles and called it quits. So a second DNF to my name. But I am very excited and dedicated to try again when the opportunity arises!