Name: Julie Dragon
Age: 30
Residence: Quincy
Birthplace: Southbridge
Education:
HS Tantasqua Regional High School
College UMass Amherst
Graduate: n/a
Occupation: Accounting
Marital status: single
Children status: none

How long have you been running? 16 years
What made you decide to begin running? I started running in high school because I enjoyed running the mile run growing up. I like the adrenaline from running and the satisfaction of self-improvement and reaching goals. Runners are friendly people and running is a very healthy sport. I am also a swimmer and running is a good way to cross-train for swimming.
Did you run competitively in high school? yes
Did you run competitively in college? no
When / why did you join SRR? I started running with SRR September 2008. I was on the track and cross country teams in high school and had run occasional other races since but had not been part of a running organization in 12 years. I knew that I would become a much better runner if I were part of a running club. Its nice being able to get to know other running enthusiasts and it inspires me to challenge myself. I ran my first half marathon in May and am running my first marathon in October.
Total number races: about 250 and growing
Favorite race (and why): I enjoyed running the Tufts 10K last year as there were thousands of runners and lots of positive energy
Favorite race distance: 1/2 mile
Favorite runner: Joan Benoit Samuelson, an incredible runner who is still running strong in her fifties.
Favorite running shoe: Saucony
Average miles per week: 20 miles
Most MPW Ever: 40 miles
Best running memory: I finished my first half marathon this spring. Prior to this year, I had never run more than nine consecutive miles.
Worst running memory: Falling on the sidewalk a few months ago near Wollaston Beach in Quincy. Rather painful.
Running PR's (when and where):
Khoury's 29:13 June 11, 2009
5 K: 21:46 Take the Lake, Wakefield, MA, July 2009
10 K : 46:3, Fairhaven 10K June 21, 2009
Half-marathon: 1:45:32 - Run to Remember, Boston, MA May 24,2009
Marathon: will run first marathon in October, hope to run 3:39
Mile: 5:46, high school
1/2 mile: 2:34â high school
600 yard dash: 1:41 in high school
Favorite time of day: 7:15 on Thursdays and 6:45 on Mondays (When Casey's and Burren run take place!)
Favorite sport other than running: swimming (also rowed crew in college)
Favorite actor: Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson
Favorite actress: Julia Roberts and Sandra Bullock
Favorite TV show: don't watch much TV but often watch reruns of Friends and Everyone Loves Raymond
Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting and Breakfast Club
Favorite politician: Campaigned for Barack Obama
Favorite cereal: Granola and Hot Oatmeal with raisins and walnuts
Favorite food: Love Thai, Mexican and Japanese food
Favorite ice cream: coconut and chocolate chip cookie dough
Favorite restaurant: Fugakyoâ (Japanese) , Redbones, Koreana
For the women: Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan? Neither since they are both twice my age.