Who's Who in SRR: Lisa Ryan
Name: Lisa Ryan
Age: 24
Residence: Somerville, MA
Birthplace: Marshfield, MA
Education:
HS: Marshfield High School
College: Quinnipiac University
Graduate: yes, in 2006
Occupation: I do Sales and Customer Service for a Biotech company
Marital status: Single
Children status: None
How long have you been running? Since I was in high school
What made you decide to begin running? I tried out for the soccer team in high school and didn't make the team. My dad suggested I try out for cross-country, which I did and loved it.
Did you run competitively in high school? Yes, track and field (winter and spring) and cross country
Did you run competitively in college? Nope
When / why did you join SRR? I joined in Dec. 2008 and I joined to meet new people in the area and also meet people to go running with.
Total number races: lots of 5 K's, I ran the Falmouth road race twice, and I've ran a half marathon. I'd love to run a full marathon one day.
Favorite race (and why): The Falmouth road race because the location, the course, and all the good causes that people raise money for.
Favorite race distance: 5 or 10 K
Favorite runner: The Hoyt's
Favorite running shoe: New Balance
Average miles per week: in the winter probably around 10, in the summer probably around 35
Running PR's (when and where):
5 K - numerous
10 K - Falmouth road race 2007 and 2008
5 mile - Marathon Sports 5-miler in Weston, MA 2008
Half-marathon - Plymouth, MA, 2008 10 mile
Favorite sport other than running: snowboarding
Favorite book: The 7 people you meet in heaven
Favorite actor: Steve Carol
Favorite actress: Angelina Jolie
Favorite TV show: It's always sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite movie: Billy Madison
Favorite musician: Tom Petty
Favorite politician: none
Favorite food: chicken, ziti, broccoli
Favorite ice cream: mint chocolate chip
Favorite cocktail: white russians
Favorite restaurant: Thai food restaurants
Favorite car: I really like old fashion muscle cars, like corvettes
For the women: Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan? Connery
Fill in the blank: I like it when: I'm with my friends and family