Name: Ben Richter
Nickname: Ben
E-mail: bengalrichter@verizon.net
Why you decided to be a coach this year: I really enjoyed the small-group coaching experience back in 2007 and hope to be able to bring out the best in a new group of trainees.
Running history: I started running winter track in high school, as a way out of having to endure regular physical education classes. I ran my first marathon in Honolulu in 1981 but didn't get serious about training with a group until 1997. What a difference that made! I've been training with DC Road Runners since early 2000 and have run over 50 marathons. Running adds much-needed balance to my life and, as a masters runner, I'm sure it helps fight the effects of aging.
Top 3 Marathon Training Tips: (1) Plan your run, run your plan. (2) Learn and practice throttle discipline. (3) Tomorrow's another day.
Preferred Running Fuel: Glycogen
Age: 52Hometown: Washington, DC
Occupation: Information assurance engineer
Random fact: I missed a Boston qualifying time at the 2008 Avenue of the Giants Marathon by two seconds.
Coaching philosophy: Listen to your body.
Famous person you'd most like to run with: Barack Obama (but I'd have to get him to quit smoking first)
