Alana Podratz

2005 Twin Cities Marathon

“Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick: You Will Go Far. T Roosevelt”

City: Colorado Springs State: CO

Favorite Shoe: Saucony Size: 7

Age: 30.7 years old

Marital Status: Married

Family members:
Husband-Adam
Mom-Jean
Dad-Bruce
Brother-Shane

What I do for work:
Public Health Nurse

Places I’ve called home and why I like where I am now:
I call Minneapolis home.
I like where I am living now because the weather is pretty awesome and the mountains are spectacular!

When I started running and what got me started:
I started running in 1993 and my Mom got me started running the Parkway and Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis.

What does running mean to me:
To me running is a time to see how far I can mentally and physically push myself. Plus-it's just a good time!

Running accomplishments:
Aquatennial Half-Marathon 2002: Minneapolis
Winter Carnival Half-Marathon 2003: Minneapolis
Twin Cities marathon 2002, 2003, 2004

What I like about trail/mountain running:
I still haven't decided if I like it.

Favorite running trail and why:
I like Stratton Open Space because there are resovoirs on the trail.

Favorite trail/mountain race and why:
I don't have one yet.

Best running experience:
Completing my first marathon.

Worst running experience:
Completing my third marathon.

Neatest thing found on a run:
Seeing the top of a mountain from the side of another mountain.

Running related bathroom stop story:
I had to poop at the second mile of a 16 mile training run. I found a Jimmy John that was so full of waste it was overflowing. I opted to use another park building facility that wasn't too far away. I did my business and noted too late that there was no T.P. I had to run another mile with mud butt before I found a bathroom that had the T.P I really needed!

Running pet peeves:
People that where headphones during a race.

Other hobbies and interests:
I like bowling and road trips.

Other stuff:
I would just like to finish the PP Ascent in under 5 hours!

Page last modified: 11/18/2005