Elizabeth Ahola

2002 PPM - Almost At The Top

City: Colorado Springs State: CO Country: US

Favorite Shoe: Sportiva Size: 11

Age: 59.9 years old

Marital Status: married

Family members:
Mikko - Hubby
Morgan, Lindsay, and Kevin

What I do for work:
DOD Computer Related

Places I’ve called home and why I like where I am now:
Washington DC
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado

The PEAK!

When I started running and what got me started:
Feb. 2001

Took on the 2001 Ascent as a bet from a colleague. Never stopped.

What does running mean to me:
Sanity and nice legs.

Running accomplishments: View my Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon results
3 Marathons, each with improved times

What I like about trail/mountain running:
The pain/challenge. Being able to determine how hard a run is going to be. Doesn't take much skill.

Favorite running trail and why:
Running on the Peak during a big snow storm

Favorite trail/mountain race and why:
PPM - why?

Best running experience:
Every mountain run

Worst running experience:
I got this one. Face plant in Williams Canyon. Don't think I'll forget this one.

Neatest thing found on a run:
Myself

Something non running related that no one would guess about me:
I train cutting horses

Other hobbies and interests:
Skiing and traveling

Other stuff:
Ok -- So I've taken 5 years off from running. It's time to get back in shape and BOY has it taken some time. Doesn't help dropping a railroad tie on your foot ... :-(. This years goal is to run a doubler for my 50th birthday. OUCH!!! Especially since I need to qualify -- so it's off to AZ in January with my fingers crossed that my foot will hold up.

Page last modified: 11/17/2008