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Athlete of the Month
Linda Hilts
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Linda Hilts is not just a mother and UBC staff member. She is the backbone of the E-Venti Marathon and a long time marathoner. Linda does several marathons each year and seldom misses a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday training run with the Steveston Athletic Association.
Linda shared a few of her training and life secrets with us: |
You are an avid runner, and doing the Boston Marathon in April, 2008. Why did you start running?
I work at UBC and basically was getting bored with sitting around on my lunch break. Pacific Spirit Park is at my door step so off I went trail running.
What is the best moment/moments you have had as a runner?
To do well in a race when I least expect it. Winning my age group in the 2006 Richmond Flatlands 10k came as a pleasant surprise and, of course, qualifying for Boston. Overall, it's the good friends I have made over the years with distance running .
How many miles do you log in a week?
Anywhere from 15 to 35 miles.
Have you had any injuries as a runner?
Many from the mundane (sprained ankle) to the depressing (fractured bone in my foot).
You are involved in the organization of the Richmond E-Venti Marathon, what was the total raised and what was the monies raised for?
We haven't yet tallied up for the recent 2008 E-Venti Marathon, but last year we donated $5,000.00 to the Richmond Public Library to support children's literacy.
For when is the E-Venti planned for next year?
We are planning for Sunday, March 1st , 2009.
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