Anthony Seabolt

Played many different sports in high school and recreational-wise post college.. but never really a "runner" at any point. Began running (long distance) in 2004 when my brother and some of his friends were doing many local fun runs. Originally just meant to do a few runs here and there, slowly became a new lifestyle and love for running in general. Milage has gone from 15 per week to over 30, with peaks close to 50 during some training cycles. Main purpose is still fun, but certainly make some goals to keep improving times in 5k, 10k, 12k, and half marathons. Ran first and only marathon last year (Tacoma City)....

.... so far 2009 has been fun and rewarding, although with it's challenges. Threw out my back and lost a good 3 weeks. Ran in the swimming pool during those three weeks and managed a PR in my local 1/2 marathon. Planned fun run/marathon with Rock n Roll Marathon in Seattle... ended up with bum knee and still ran from mile 8 to 19 with pretty bad pain. Lost 3 weeks with ITS. Still fun to do inagural RnR Marathon with friends. Won group relay at Rainier to Ruston. Hope 2009 keeps up..... my main goal is go have a blast, but only real solid goal for 2009 was to break 30 minuntes in annual 8k at NW Trek (run wild)... thanks to a couple guys from Fleet Feet (2008 winner-K.McCrabb & 2007 winner-D.Montgomery), plus a great chase of David Miller-Tacoma, I finally pushed through at 29:34. Guess I really wanted it going from 6:12 first mile (way too slow), to 5:40 pace in the last 2 miles. Now onto 2010 goals......