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My Information
Name: Steve Speirs
Favorite Runs: Long
Years Running: 26
Age/Gender: 42, Male
Location: VA, US
Date Joined: 10/05/2007
I was born in Cardiff, Wales and started running as a teenager in the early 80’s, initially as a way of keeping fit for my High School football (soccer) & rugby teams. In 1983 my rugby coach persuaded me to enter my first road race – the Cardiff Half Marathon. I finished in the top 30% and from that point on was hooked.
I enjoy racing everything from a 5k to a 50k and have also been known to participate in triathlons ranging from Sprint to Ironman distance events. My favorite race distance is the Marathon and I’ve been lucky enough to compete at London (x2), Boston, Lanzarote, Shamrock (x7), Richmond (x3), Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Frederick, MD (x2), Cardiff (UK), Marine Corps (x2) and Charlotte, NC.
* Favorite race distance: Marathon
* Most memorable race: Probably breaking 3 hours for the first time at the 2001 Richmond Marathon (2:59:36)
* Pre-race Meal: Macaroni Cheese washed down with Guinness
* Favorite work out: Yasso 800s
* Current Race goal: A fast fall marathon
Last big race: Frederick Marathon, May 4th - second fastest marathon ever 2:51:37
Next big race: Richmond Marathon, November '08 - just about to start a 20-week training plan and hoping for a new PR.
Current goals: Complete the "Hundred Push Ups Plan" (www.hundredpushups.com), maintain my current weight which is the lowest it's been for a long, long time and to keep enjoying my running!
I do not have any running logs yet.
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