| Name |
Rory Switzer |
|
| Current team |
Fresh Air Experience |
 |
| Alias (known as) |
"Stubborn Bugger"
according to Karen |
| Occupation |
Registered Massage
Therapist |
| Home town |
Prince George, BC |
| Country |
Canada |
| A Little bit about me |
Started
running at age 34. Have since run about 15 marathons, 5
ultras and countless other races. I love the competition,
the training and setting goals. I also enjoy being a mentor
to new runners.
Before running I played hockey. |
| Best discipline |
Half marathon |
| Worst discipline |
5km |
| Ambitions |
To continue
to perform well, despite my age. |
| Best moment |
Traveling to
races and running with Karen (even when she is not running, she's
usually at the finish line to support me). |
| Worst moment |
Penticton
marathon 2008 - collapsed from heat exhaustion at the end. |
| My best results |
Squamish 10k
(32:54) |
| |
Penticton
half marathon (1:13:54) at age 40! |
| |
|
| My next event |
The rest of
the IRA series. |
| Favourite race |
Royal Victoria marathon
and Blossom 10 miler. |
| Favourite piece of kit |
My flashy
race shoes. |
| Advice (tip) |
Never give
up! Train hard, train smart! |