Name: Matt Flinders
Age: 37
Residence: Watertown, MA
Birthplace: Buffalo, NY
Education: B.A. Physics, M.S. Computer Science/Mathematics, J.D.
Occupation: Patent Attorney
Marital status: Single
Children status: No Children

How long have you been running? 22 Years
What made you decide to begin running? Didn't make the soccer team
Did you run competitively in high school? Yes
Did you run competitively in college? Yes
When / why did you join SRR? January 10, 2006. Word of mouth / friendly atmosphere
Total number races: Too many
Favorite race (and why): James Joyce Ramble (Great weather, people, and location)
Favorite race distance: 10K
Favorite runner: Bill Rodgers
Favorite running shoe: Reebok Premiere
Average miles per week: 30-40
Most MPW Ever: 85
Best running memory: Finishing the Dublin Marathon and downing a pint Guinness
Worst running memory: In the stretcher on Heartbreak Hill

Running PR's (when and where):

5 K 16:56 (Syracuse Festival of Races, 1994)
10 K 35:20 (Lilac 10K, Rochester, NY, 1992)
15 K 52:30 (Stockade-a-thon, Albany, NY 1993)
25 K 1:37:12 (Cape Ann 25K, 2002)
5 mile 27:36 (Mayor's Cup XC, 2001)
Half-marathon 1:18:22 (New Bedford Half, 2002)
Marathon 2:48 (Dublin Marathon, 2002)

Favorite time of day: Morning
Favorite sport other than running: Sailing
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Favorite book: Old man and the sea
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Favorite actress: Winona Ryder
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Favorite musician: U2
Favorite song: Unforgettable Fire
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Favorite ice cream: Pinapple Coconut