Elaine Wright

Why am I here?

“If you don't have confidence in yourself, who else will...”

City: Colorado Springs State: CO

Favorite Shoe: Nike Size: 10

Age: 52.5 years old

Marital Status: married

What I do for work:
Branch Manager of a Bank

Places I’ve called home and why I like where I am now:
Beech Island, SC
I like Colorado because people respect who I am and what I do.

When I started running and what got me started:
I started running in March of 2002. I wanted to get in shape and run with my friend.

What does running mean to me:
Keeping in shape and being healthy.

Running accomplishments: View my Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon results
Able to run three miles without stopping.

What I like about trail/mountain running:
You can walk more.

Favorite running trail and why:
Bar Trail coming down. I don't have to try as hard.

Favorite trail/mountain race and why:
None

Best running experience:
Was the first time I ran with my friend without stopping.

Worst running experience:
The time I fell on my face.

Running pet peeves:
I sing this song to myself. And the words are NEVER GIVE UP, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP.

Something non running related that no one would guess about me:
I love country music and Kenny Rogers is my favorite singer.

Other hobbies and interests:
I play volleyball and basketball and I love dancing.