OTHTC BIO - Scotty Broyles

Name:  William Horace (Scotty) Broyles
Birthplace:  Mesquite, Texas
Date of birth:  8 August 1928
Occupation:  Retired
Education background:  Degree in Business Administration
Marital status:  Married to Betty 50 years
Children:  3
Height:  5’3”
Weight:  135
Shoe size:  7 ½
Years running/walking:  37
Favorite running/walking surface:  Packed dirt roads
Some races I have completed:  Rose Bowl, Boston Marathon, Catalina Marathon, OTHTC Ultra 50K, and the Mule Run Ultra 50K
Running/walking achievement I am most proud of:  Tioga Pass age record.  Time of 3:58 at the Catalina Marathon
Race I haven’t done but really want to:  American River 50
Typical training week:  40-50 miles (currently none)
Injury history:  Fell and injured knees in 2000—never completely recovered
Best feature (physical):  Legs
Worst feature:  Pacemaker
Favorite running/walking foods:  Clif Bars
Favorite running/walking beverages:  Water
Things I like most about running/walking:  Being outside with other runners
What got me started doing races:  Trying to keep up with Dick Wisdom and John Anderson
Why I run/walk:  Weight control and physical conditioning
Favorite quote:  Matthew 6:33-34
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow.”