Who's Who in SRR: Darcy Thomas
Name: Darcy Thomas
Age: 34
Residence: Somerville
Birthplace:West Allis, WI
Education:
HS Nauset Regional High School
College Bowdoin College
Graduate UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine
Occupation: family medicine resident
Marital status: single
Children status: none
How long have you been running? 20 years
What made you decide to begin running? I have done it so long, I do not remember.
Did you run competitively in high school? Yes
Did you run competitively in college? Not for very long.
When / why did you join SRR? I wanted to find people to run and train with in my area.
Total number races: Many races, but 3 marathons.
Favorite race (and why): Big Sur International Marathon (beautiful scenery)
Favorite race distance: It varies depending upon my mood.
Favorite runner: I don't have one.
Favorite running shoe: Mizuno
Average miles per week: 25-40, unless I am training.
Most MPW Ever: probably about 60
Best running memory: Running in states in high school with sprained ankle and breaking school record again.
Worst running memory: Running NY city marathon with pain 1 mile into it.
Running PR's (when and where):
Marathon Big Sur 3:18
Other:
I don't remember any other times other than high school.
Favorite time of day: dusk
Favorite sport other than running; dancing
Favorite book: Siddhartha
Favorite ice cream: coffee heath bar