E-mail: khosman3@comcast.net
Why did you decide to coach in the MTP this year?: I am retired and I have the time.
Age: 54
Prior running experience: I ran 2 marathons in my mid 20s (I was also a DCRRC member back then). My PR was 3:28:44.
I hurt my knee and did not run for 25 years. When I turned 48 I found out I weighed 282 lbs. I started walking everyday and when the weight got down to 230. I started to run. Since then I have run 23 more marathons, including qualifing for and running Boston 3 times. I now weigh around 180.
I have also run 11 ultra marathons and plan to try my first 100 miler this year. My best marathon in the last few years was last years was Marine Corps, which I ran in 3:30:21. My goal is to break my 3:28:44 PR. I am close!
My favorite marathons are Steamtown and Boston ( I like down hill courses). I try to run 70 miles plus each week.
Preferred Running Fuel: My favorite running drink is the G2.
Running tips:
1. Don't eat anything 3 hours before the marathon;
2. Don't go out too fast in the first mile; and
3. If you find yourself boxed in, don't weave to get around the other runners. Wait for things to clear. It's a marathon -- you have the rest of the race to burn up energy. Don't waste it weaving around other runners.
Hobbies/Interests: I like to listen to Hi Fi (huge record collection). I read mainly history. I play computer games (Lord of the Rings online is the main one), and bike ride. I also love good beer. I admit to being a beer snob.
