FM - December '07

Name: John ->

Profession:

I'm a freelance film and video editor, currently working on a PBS kids show, Fetch!

Years in Boston:

8

Years with Community Running:

1

Favorite CR workout:

I love all the Monday night track workouts.

Favorite place to go for a run in the Boston area:

I mostly run along Fresh Pond or the Charles River because they are both so close to my apartment.

Race performance you are proudest of:

Tough question. I always get excited when I break personal records, but I am the most proud of my very first half marathon that I ran in Phoenix in 2004. It was special because I ran alongside my father who inspired me to start running.

Top benefits of CR membership:

I have met so many wonderful people at Community Running, so I'll list camaraderie as the top benefit. Also, the track workouts have improved my running dramatically. I ran the New York marathon this past fall in 3 hours 19 minutes, which is 20 minutes faster than my two previous marathons. Lastly, I enjoy how CR likes to have fun, either with a themed run on a Saturday morning, or after a run with a trip to Crossroads Pub or Anna's Taqueria.

Favorite pre-race meal:

Anything but beer.

Favorite post-race meal:

Anything with beer.