Jim Barry

Member Profile

Why do you run?: Health Benefits---Habit

How long have you been running?: I started running outside at about the time of Shorter's Olympic win--Early 70's

What was your first race?: Either a Wampum Lake Turkey Trot or a Winnetka 10K

What is your favorite race?: I was a fan of the Labor Day 10 mile in Park Forest. Now ??

What do you eat before a long run?: Regular breakfast.

Where is your favorite place to run?: Locally--Pilcher Park

What other types of activities do you participate in?: I am now trying Tai Chi

PRs?: What I could and did do as a young man has no meaning. I have a new blank slate at every birthday. Therefore my only PR is 30:27 for 5K (Feb). My goal for the year is to break 30:00

How long have you been a member of the Prairie State Road Runners?: I was a member of the old Joliet Y running club which preceded the current club. I am a charter member.

What is your favorite movie?: I'll pick "Blazing Saddles"

What is your favorite junk food?: Tostitos tortilla chips

Cubs or Sox?: Sox

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