Lawrence Wilson

Finishing the 2009 Bolder Boulder

“Standing on the starting line, we're all cowards - Alberto Salazar”

City: Falcon State: CO

Favorite Shoe: New Balance Size: 7

Age: 61.8 years old

Marital Status: Married

Family members:
Wife - Lori
Son - Corey
Dachshunds - Elly & Sophie & Rhea

What I do for work:
Space Operations & Orbital Safety

Places I’ve called home and why I like where I am now:
Colorado Springs since 1989
Grew up in Virginia

When I started running and what got me started:
Ran Cross Country & Track as a sophomore, continued through high school. I didn't run in college, wasn't good enough. Started running again in 1980 after I joined the work force. I ran a 4-mile company race (Union Carbide) and did okay, considering I wasn't running. That got me hooked and began what I call my "marathon days" in the early 1980s.

What does running mean to me:
It's varied over the years. Today it means fitness, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and allows me to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Running accomplishments: View my Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon results
Boston Marathon in 1982, ran it in 3:03. Qualified in Dec 81 by one second in 2:49:59

Other hobbies and interests:
Backgammon and piano

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