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Member Spotlight: Eric Wasson

Greg Eyerly The first time I ran more than two miles without stopping, I...

was surprised that it was 2 miles

If I didn't run, I would...

gain 100 pounds

Favorite Shoe:

Mizuno Wave Rider

What is your motivation?

To set a PR year after year

Hot or cold weather runner?

Warm weather

How often do you race?

15 races a year

Favorite gel flavor?

Apple

Ever run a marathon?

Yes, I've run 2

Care to run another (or a first one)?

I plan on running 2 marathons this year

If I could run with anyone, it would be?

Jared from Subway because I could beat him.

Rather run alone, or with a partner?

Alone

Race you'd like to forget

San Antonio Rock-n-Roll Marathon 2009. It was my first marathon and I ended up with blisters on both feet and had to walk the 2nd half of the course just to finish.

Favorite local race

Marion Arts Festival. I know a lot of folks who run it and I like to look at the artwork afterwards. Marion is supportive of runners.

Ever win your age group?

Not yet but I'm going to keep trying

Listen to music when running?

Sometimes

Ever run in a costume?

No that doesn't appeal to me

Best part of running

Finishing

What I do to support my running habit (occupation)?

I'm a High School Business Teacher