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1. Personal Data:
Name: Catherine Cagle Age: 41 Occupation: Landscape Architect Where do you live now: Waltham Where did you grow up: In the Midwest – Kansas, Indiana, Iowa & Minnesota 2. Running Profile: When/How did you start running? I started running in high school as a means to stay in shape for the cross country ski season. When/How did you join CSU? My husband joined CSU before I did. When I saw how much fun he had at track workouts I figured I needed to check out CSU too. So that was in 1993. |
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10K 1/2 Marathon Marathon: |
46:11, 2003 ChartBank 10K 1:42, 2003 Wakefield Law Enforcement 3:45:40, 2003 Boston |
Half marathons are definitely my favorite distance. And my favorite half marathon has got to be the New Bedford race in March. Best Fish chowder after the race and it always is a cold & windy day.
What are some of your favorite training routes?
I really enjoy running along the
Charles River and on the trails around Walden Pond.
What are your favorite pair of running shoes?
Adidas Brevard (not the ‘new and improved
model’) and Mizuno Wave Alchemy
What is your training like (weekly mileage, specific workouts)?
Typically about 30-35 miles per week. Tuesdays
are track workouts and Sundays my long run, otherwise the week is pretty
flexible. I like mixing in cycling during the hot summer months and spin classes
in the winter.
What running achievements are you most proud of:
Running my first marathon in 1994 (Houston,
Texas).
3. Other Activities, Hobbies, and
Interests
What other sports/activities do you enjoy besides running?
Cycling
and power yoga
If you couldn't run, what sport/activity would you do instead?
More cycling!
What are some of your non-athletic hobbies or interests?
Gardening, training/playing with our dog,
cooking, reading, painting & knitting
4. Wisdom to Share With Others
What do you like most about CSU?
The People!!!!
What changes would you make to improve CSU?
I cannot think of anything.
What race would
you most recommend to others?
Harvard, MA Applefest 10
Miler ---lots of hills, beautiful vistas & a long downhill finish
What race would you
least recommend to others?
A bad race memory for me is
usually tied to the weather not the course itself.
What's your favorite piece of advice for
injury prevention?
Stretch & Ice
What advice would you give to newbie
runners?
Get fitted for a pair of
running shoes at a store which specializes in runners. Don’t just buy a
pair because they work great for your friend or they look good.
5. Personal Favorites:
Favorite food?
Chocolate, raisins,
raspberries, mashed potatoes, & coffee (oops – that is not a food)
Favorite song?
Patti Smith "Horses"
Favorite movie?
"Monsters Inc."
Favorite restaurant?
Carambola & Sultan’s Kitchen
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