Dustin Birdsong

2007 ascent mourning

City: Colorado Springs State: Co

Favorite Shoe: Addidas Supernova 5 Size: 10.5

Age: 39.5 years old

Marital Status: Married

Family members:
Denae- Wife
Cadence - Son- 4 years old
Annaleice- Daughter- 3 years old
Treygan- Son- 18 months old
Ruxton- Son- 3 months old

What I do for work:
I 'm a project manager for a welding company.

Places I’ve called home and why I like where I am now:
I lived my whole life in Salina, Ks. Until now. My love for the mountain and the beauty of Colorado has prompted me to move here. My youngest son's name is Ruxton for Ruxton Ave.

When I started running and what got me started:
I started running when I was in jr. high school. My dad ran when he was in school, and my brother followed suit and I figured it was in my blood.

What does running mean to me:
Running is a means of escaping from everything around you and becoming one with myself. I can challenge myself as little or as much as I want.

Running accomplishments: View my Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon results
Pikes Peak Double in 2005
Pikes Peak Double in 2006
Pikes Peak Double in 2007
Competed in my first Triple Crown Series

What I like about trail/mountain running:
When you come from Salina, Ks any type of hill or obstacle is enjoyable.

Something non running related that no one would guess about me:
Me and my wife got married after only knowing each other for two weeks. We've been married for over 5 years and have four children together.

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