Rick Anderson

Member Profile

Why do you run?: Weight control, relieve stress, sense of personal achievement

How long have you been running?: I started in 1977 with my HS cross country team. 33 years and loving every minute!

What was your first race?: First CC meet in September in 1977!

What is your favorite race?: The Lost Dutchman Marathon in Apache Junction, AZ. My favorite local race is the Canal Connection 10K in Peru.

What do you eat before a long run?: Lightly buttered toast and a banana a few hours in advance.

Where is your favorite place to run?: The I&M Canal between Channahon State Park and Dresden Locks Parking Lot

What other types of activities do you participate in?: water sports (water skiing) and down hill skiing.

PRs?: 5K - 18:31 10K - 38:30 12K - 47:35 25K - 1:47:34 13.1 miles - 1:33:40 and my one marathon time of 4:06:11. (looking to improve on this at Chicago this year!)

How long have you been a member of the Prairie State Road Runners?: This is my first year!

What is your favorite movie?: Blazing Saddles, The Good Bad and the Ugly, and Outlaw Josie Wales

What is your favorite junk food?: Anything sweet!

Cubs or Sox?: CUBS !

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