Ken Hansson

Member Profile

Why do you run?: Fitness and general well being. I started when the running boom was just beginning. I wanted to quit smoking (2pk/day) and lose weight. I managed to do both as I began to run. In recent years I run for about one hour per day.

How long have you been running?: 32 years

What was your first race?: Too long ago...First marathon was the Shamrock Marathon, Virginia Beach..I recall breaking 4 hrs.

What is your favorite race?: Any 10K...haven't run in any races in recent years. I plan to enter some races this year.

What do you eat before a long run?: Cereal or wheat toast. Night before: pasta

Where is your favorite place to run?: Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Waterfall Glen and almost any crushed limestone trail.

What other types of activities do you participate in?: Walking with or without my dog, biking.

PRs?: Haven't kept track in recent years but for Marathon: 3:47:40 (1980)

How long have you been a member of the Prairie State Road Runners?: Was a member years ago and rejoined recently.

What is your favorite movie?: I like most of Harrison Ford's movies especially Fugitive (He graduated from Maine East with me in 1960) Blind Side, Enemy of the State, Nothing to Lose and Dumb and Dumber.

What is your favorite junk food?: Doritos, Cheese and Rycrisp

Cubs or Sox?: Cubs

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