Sara Wulfkuhle

“A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward it's achievement. ”

City: Falcon State: CO

Favorite Shoe: Brooks Cascadia - Trail Size: 7

Age: 35.9 years old

Marital Status: Married to Marc (Since 1993)

Family members:
Daughters- Halee and Christian
Running Dog- Tuff (White Boxer)

What I do for work:
5th Grade School Teacher

Places I’ve called home and why I like where I am now:
I grew up in Orange County, California.
We moved to Colorado Springs in 1995, and we chose to live here because it is a great place to raise kids, and the outdoors is beautiful.

When I started running and what got me started:
I started when I was 5. I competed as a child and throughout high school. I took a break to have my kids, and started back in 2005.

What does running mean to me:
Everything! My peace of mind, a good time, a date with my husband, a stroll with my kids, and a great way to stay in shape!

Running accomplishments:
Squaw Peak 50 Miler - Provo, UT
High Mountain 50K - Leadville, CO
2008 Salida Marathon - look it up!
Running two marathons in one weekend!
Qualifying for Boston Marathon!

What I like about trail/mountain running:
The challenge, at times. You never know what is coming next, or what your going to get...a hill, a mountain, a mudslide, snow, the list goes on!

Favorite running trail and why:
Waldo, why not!

Favorite trail/mountain race and why:
Squaw Peak 50 Miler - It was very challenging and tested my limits. It had five hours of rain, which led to mud. We also had snow. It also has 14,000ft of elevation change. The best part though - the wild flowers were gorgeous! I felt like I was in heaven.

Best running experience:
The last loop of the Greenland 50K. I slowed it down to use it as a training run. I decided I could go for it on the final loop and felt like I was flying. The final 5 miles of 50K's are always great!

Worst running experience:
2008 Salida Marathon - Again, look it up!

Neatest thing found on a run:
People that care!

Running pet peeves:
When I don't have enough water!

Something non running related that no one would guess about me:
I was a Spanish major.

Other hobbies and interests:
Something besides running? Funny!

Other stuff:
My body needs a little rest! I will take my mileage down in winter and then train for a marathon next year! See you on the trails!

Page last modified: 7/18/2008