Felix Colonnieves

During the 2005 Run to the Sun ultra at Maui (36 miles, 0 - 10,023 ft in 8 hrs)

City: Colorado Springs State: CO

Favorite Shoe: Asics 2130 Size: 11

Age: 48.6 years old

Marital Status: Married

Family members:
2 daughters, 1 son

What I do for work:
Missionary with The Navigators

When I started running and what got me started:
1 1/2 years ago. A friend challenged me to run the Honolulu Marathon...

What does running mean to me:
A time to recharge, push myself and reflect on God's creation...

Running accomplishments: View my Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon results
Honolulu Marathon (first), then the Run 2 the Sun Ultra (36.2 m, 0 - 10,023 ft), American Discovey Trail Marathon (PB 4:09), Collegiate Peaks 50 miler, Leadville 100, Leadville Marathon x2, INCLINE PR 31:30

What I like about trail/mountain running:
The view and challenge of uneven terrain

Favorite running trail and why:
Santa Fe (sky line beauty), Barr Trail (challenge)

Favorite trail/mountain race and why:
Pikes Peak Ascent (I see this Peak from my house every day, knowing I beat it!)

Best running experience:
Pikes Peak Ascent

Worst running experience:
ADTM 2005 - ran out of steam...

Running related bathroom stop story:
GoG 10m - had to stop at the restroom right after the start (and then catch up!)

Other hobbies and interests:
Photo/video editing

Page last modified: 4/22/2009