Katie Benzel
Club Member Since 11/10/2009
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City: Colorado Springs State: CO
Favorite Shoe: Brooks Cascadia Size: 9
Age: 37 years old
Marital Status: Married
Family members:
Husband - Lance Son - Johan, born in September 2016
What I do for work:
Editing publications for a contractor. Former journalist.
Places Ive called home and why I like where I am now:
New Jersey, Georgia, and North Carolina. Colorado since 2006. Never leaving.
When I started running and what got me started:
A series of escalating dares.
What does running mean to me:
A great deal.
Running accomplishments:
View my Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon results
4 Imogene Pass Runs 4 road marathons 2 Pikes Peak Ascents 2 Pikes Peak Marathons 1 Collegiate Peaks 25-miler 1 ultramarathon - the Red Hot 55k in Moab Not dying
What I like about trail/mountain running:
Exploring our wonderful backyard.
Favorite running trail and why:
One of the best things about living here is the variety.
Favorite trail/mountain race and why:
Imogene Pass Run: best scenery, best aid stations, and such a cool part of the state to hang out in.
Neatest thing found on a run:
A full roll of toilet paper in a tree near Mount Rosa. I packed it out.
Running pet peeves:
Unleashed dogs.
Something non running related that no one would guess about me:
I studied Japanese in college.
Other hobbies and interests:
Backpacking, yoga, climbing, cooking, beer.
Page last modified: 11/20/2017
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