Chris Dietrich

Chris Dietrich 

Age:37

Hometown: Eatonton

PRs: Mile-4:55,5k-16:37,10k-35:55

       HM-1:19:29,Marathon-3:00:52

          1.) Where do you live and grew 

           up? Age? Family ?       

           

          I'm 37 yrs old, born and                

         raised in Milledgeville.  I live 

         in Eatonton with my wife 

         Carrie, daughter Cayla and 

         son William. 

2.) What's your career? 

I've been with Walmart 20 yrs this Nov.  and have held several positions in 2 stores and our district office.  Currently I am Co-Mgr of the Milledgeville store.

3.) How long have you been running? 

I started back running back in 2007 just to get fit and run a few races.  Then I started getting real competitive in 2009 and have steadily improved since then, despite some injuries in 2013.

 

4.) Why or how did you get started into running? 

I ran in high school and then for a few years after I graduated.  Then just kinda got out of it altogether.  In '07 I decided I wanted to run the Torture Trail 10k, a popular local race in Eatonton.  So I started running and racing a few races to prepare for it.....and I haven't stopped since!

 

5.) Whats is it that makes running important to you? 

Running has its health advantages and is a great way to stay fit but I gotta admit I love being competitive.

 

6.) what's your favorite race(s)? 

Torture Trail 10k in Eatonton and Peachtree Road Race 10k in Atlanta

 

7.) your PR's 

1 mile:  4:55

5k: 16:37

8k: 28:34

10k: 35:55

1/2 Mar:  1:19:29

Marathon:  3:00:52

 

8.) what are your other hobbies? (None athletic hobbies) 

I'm into scouting with my son.  I am Cubmaster for the local pack in Eatonton.

 

9.) Do you know how many total road races that you have won?

45 races won out of 140 races  

 

10.) What are your goals and what's your next goal race for you ?

I just want to stay injury free, keep improving my times and run sub 3 hrs for Boston Marathon next year! 

 

11.) what kinda workouts do you do ? And what are your favorite? 

Hill repeats, intervals at the track & tempo runs....I would say my favorite would be 800 or 1000 meter intervals

 

12.) You recently had a back injury that kept you out of running for a few months. How's the back now and are you back to top form like you was last year before you was hurt? 

I'm not back to top form but I'm getting pretty close.   

 

13.) With work and family life. How do you balance that with running? I know it's tough for me to try to get in  60+ miles a week but wish I could get more. 

Right now I try to get 50+ miles a week and I try not to let it interfere with family.  I normally run 6-7 days a week.  Some days I'll run in the morning and the evening just to get some extra miles in.

 

14.) What is your diet? I know we talked alittle about this during our runs together.
I know I might be different than most when it comes to diet but I pretty much eat what I want.  It helps that I have a fast metabolism and I burn so many calories with my weekly mileage.  I eat all types of meat including red meat.  I eat alot of fruits, nuts & veggies.  I'll drink soda, tea, sports drinks & lemonade but I drink mostly water.

 

15.) Example of your weekly training plan. 

I mix up the daily mileage but always get a 12 to 16 mile long run, a 3.5 to 5 mile tempo and normally 2 speed workouts at the track.  The other 2-3 days consist of 5 to 8 milers at a solid pace.

Amber Hodor

Amber Hodor

Age: 27

Hometown: Gray , Ga.

PR's 5k 20:26,10k 45:38,HM 1:42

1.)    Where do you live and grew up? Age? Family? 

 I’m 28 years old and live in Macon.  I was born in Fort Lauderdale and grew up in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.  I have never been married and I don’t have any kids. 

 

2.)     What's your career?

I have my Bachelor’s degree in Business Hospitality from Florida State University. I had worked in hotel management after college.  Currently, I am at the Middle Georgia Association of REALTORS as an assistant.  The Association is a professional organization that the REALTORS join.

3.)   How long have you been running?

I actually tell people that I have been running my whole life.  I played soccer growing up.  I did run two years of cross country in high school because my soccer coach made it a requirement.  My junior year of high school I tore both my ACLs and had them both replaced at the end of my senior year.  That ended my soccer dreams. 

4.)    I've noticed your name on top of the results around the local area. Why or how did you get started into running?

I have 3 Aunts near the Chicago area that all run and when I started moving to different cities after college, they recommended joining a local running club and run the local races. They told me that it would be a great way to meet people.  So long story short, I ran my first 5k in Dothan, Alabama in May 2010.  It was called the Brian Dowling Memorial 5k Trail Run.  I actually won Overall Female!  

5.) What is it that makes running important to you?   

The best part to me is the friendships that I have made.  I have met people from all around the state and I love hearing their stories.  The running groups/clubs are some of the nicest people I have met and I love how no one judges anyone on how fast or slow they run. I also run for my heath.  It is definitely a stress reliever. According to my boss, I have an endorphin addiction and that’s why I run.    

6.) What's your favorite race(s)?

I guess the Jim Herrin 10k and Labor Day Road Race 5k.  They both have great courses.

7.)    Your PR's :

5k – Labor Day Road Race 5k 2012 – 20:26
10K – Jim Herrin 10K 2012 – 45:38
½ marathon- Museum of Aviation2013 – 1:42

8.)    What are your other hobbies? (None athletic hobbies)  

I love traveling especially to state and national parks, going to the different local festivals, reading books, and putting puzzles together. 

9.)    Do you know how many total road races that you have won?  

I counted as many trophies as I could find, approximately around 25 as Overall Female.  I have won 1 race as Overall.

10.)   What are your goals and what's your next goal race for you? 

My running goal is to consistently run20:30 5k times.  I also want to try some triathlons.  My next goal race is Labor Day.  

11.)  What kinda workouts do you do ? And what are your favorite? I kinda like to see what everyone is doing and maybe give a helping hand in tweaking it a little.

Lately, I have just been trying to get some mileage in.  I try to get 20-25 miles in a week.  I also lift weights at least 3 times a week and do a spin class once a week.  My favorite running workout is doing long distance runs because I enjoy the slower pace.  I know speed work is the best thing, but it is definitely my least favorite.  Any recommendations for training would help :)