Name: Barb Miller
Birthplace: Ridgecrest, CA (Do you believe that)
Date of Birth: 5-27-53
Occupation: Electronic Technician
Education Background: A.S. Electronics, School of Hard Knocks
Marital Status: Happily Married
Children: 2 children, 3 stepchildren, 8 grandchildren, and 1 dog.
Height: 5’10"
Weight: 127.53 lbs. (approx.)
Shoe Size: 8.5, 9.5 running shoe, and getting bigger
Year’s running/walking: 20 years
Favorite running/walking surface: Dirt/Hilly/Muddy/Rocky/Sandy TRAILS !!!!
Some races I have completed: High Desert Ultra, AR 50, San Gabriel 50K, Bishop 50K, Coyote Fourplay (probably not actually a race),Crown King 50K
Running/walking achievement I am most proud of: Pacing (and crewing) my husband Rick at Angeles Crest 100 Miler.
Race I haven’t done but really want to: Leona Divide 50 miler, Bishop 50 Miler, Wild Wild West Marathon , any run in Hawaii.
Typical training week: As much running as I can (Ranging from 30-45 miles/week)
Injury history: Pretty much none to speak of.
Best Feature (Physical): Smile!!
Worst Feature: Wrinkles when I smile.
Favorite running/walking foods: Snickers, GU, Potatoes, and Advil
Favorite running/walking beverages: Cytomax, Gatorade, Emergen-C (Vita C drink), Oh did I mention water. Beer, favorite post-race beverage.
Things I like most about running/walking: The people and friendships made through running.
What got me started doing races: The fun of the camaraderie.
Why I run/walk: To cleanse my soul.
Favorite quote: "Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff"