Name:Carol
Ann Wolfe
Birthplace:Paso
Robles, California
Date
of birth:9-29-60
Occupation:Office
Manager
Education:Bachelor's
in Sociology from Cal State Long Beach
Marital
status:Ecstatically
married
Children:Two
beautiful boys, ages 2 and 9
Height:5'5"
Weight:130
(in reality); 120 (in my dreams)
Shoe
size:11(running
shoes) Can you believe that?!!
Year's
running/walking:Pretty
much all my adult life but more compulsively the past 8 years or so
Favorite
running/walking surface:Trails
Some
races I have completed:LA
marathon, Wild Wild West Marathon, Bishop Ultra, Hi Desert Ultra
Running/walking
achievement I am most proud of:
The Mt. Baldy Peaks Ultra has to be the toughest run I've ever done.Actually,
I walked a good portion of it, and it was still tough.
Race
I haven't done but really want to:Much
to my horror, I actually was considering trying a 50-miler, but I haven't
made the final mental commitment on that one yet.
Typical
training week:Don't
laugh.Three miles at lunch most
days.Six to ten tough (hilly) miles
on the weekend.If I'm planning on
running in a marathon, I go for 10-15 miles on a weekend run for several
weekends in a row prior to the marathon.Lately,
I've added strength training classes and weight lifting to my routine.Plus,
I have a toddler, and I chase him around for what seems like several miles
a day!
Injury
history:None
that are running related.However,
I have a couple injuries relating to my previous endurance-racing-on-horseback
days.A hot tip:Falling
down while running is nothing compared to falling off a horse going 20
miles per hour!
Best
Feature (Physical):Hmmmm--when
I'm really, genuinely happy, my smile has to be my best feature.
Worst
Feature:Oh,
which to choose, which to choose.Somehow,
I manage to be knock-kneed and pigeon-toed at the same time.People
can recognize me by my running style from miles away due to this.My
husband always says that my big toes look like I was in a farming accident
and had monkey thumbs transplanted in their place.
Favorite
running/walking foods:I
will eat nearly anything, anytime.I
prefer GU for it's portability, but there's nothing like an egg-salad sandwich
or PBJ in the middle of a marathon.
Favorite
running/walking beverages:Water.
Things
I like most about running/walking:I
like being outdoors and spending time with my family and friends.I
like to talk while I'm running (maybe that's one reason I'm often so slow).I
love running with my dog, Xena, whose athletic prowess impresses me greatly.I
love what running and walking do for my health and peace of mind.
What
got me started doing races:I
moved to Ridgecrest in 1985 and nervously attended an OTHTC fun run.I’ve
been hooked ever since.
Why
I run/walk:For
the health benefits, for stress-relief, for the fact that I can pig out
and not get fat, for the social aspects.
Favorite
quote:"I'm
going out for milk."Ha ha, this
is a joke between my husband, Brian, and me.Whenever
things get a bit rough with the kids at home, we joke about "going out
for milk" (and never coming back!!).
Biggest inspiration:My husband, Brian, who is everything to me.