Gina

Hometown:    Duluth, MN

How did you get started running?   My dad was a marathon runner and he got me into the sport.  Starting when I was about ten years old my dad would to go out for his 20 milers and around mile 17 he would swing by the house and pick me up so I could run the last three miles with him.  I loved those runs, I felt like a marathon runner too.

What is your most memorable race?  TCM 1999.  It’s my fastest marathon and also my easiest.  It was one of those days where every mile felt effortless.  I’ve been waiting for another race like that…but I just can’t seem to find it.  I’m going to keep going until I do though.

What is your favorite work-out?  I love them all but my favorite is an early morning long run up in Duluth.  I start in Canal Park and run the Lakewalk trail along Lake Superior and continue on and run part of the Grandma’s Marathon course.  It’s the best when I get out there and start running as the sun is rising and a ship is pulling into the bay.  The scenery is so beautiful that I forget I’m running for three hours.

What is your favorite quote?  “Only those who risk going too far will ever know how far they can go”.

 What are your hobbies?  Chocolate, reading, movies, traveling and meeting friends for coffee.

 What is your favorite ice cream? Tough question but I’ll have to go with B&J’s Chunky Monkey or Breyers Natural Vanilla smothered with loads of hot fudge.