Larry Swanson, 55
Physical Education Teacher & Track Coach

I've been running for...

42 years. 

I typically run 10 hours a week.

I participated in all sports in junior high, including running.

If I could no longer run I would...

Bike, swim, kayak, direct and volunteer at races.

My favorite place to run is...

On the trails at Rock Cut.

I like to run with...

My own thoughts.

My advice to other runners is...

"RUN FOR FUN".

I am inspired by...

Master runners that are still breaking 24 hours at Western States 100 miler at age 65.

When I'm not running I like to...

Share my enthusiasm for an active lifestyle with others, kids and adults alike.

The local runner I admire most is...

Bob Sharp, who has always been able to surround himself with enthusiastic people to help keep our club going strong.

My favorite running gadget is...

I don't use a watch, GPS or a HR monitor.  I invest my money in the best shoes and socks I can find.

To push myself on a run I...

Think of the Colorado mountain trails at more than 10,000 feet, that I'll be running in the summer.

My greatest running accomplishment is...

Preparing successfully for the Grand Slam in 2003-04.

My next goal is...

The Hardrock 100 in the summer of 2007.

I plan to run until...

I get hit by a semi-truck or eaten by a bear, whichever comes first.