Who's Who in SRR: Nicole Lamarche


Interviewed September 2006

Name: Nicole Lamarche
Age: 27
Residence: Somerville, MA
Birthplace: Spokane, WA
Education:
         HS: Riverside High School Chattaroy, WA
         College: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ BA International Studies
         Graduate: Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA Master of Divinity
                         Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA MA- Theology
Occupation: Minister, Wellesley Congregational Church
Marital status: unmarried
Children status: no children

How long have you been running? Middle Schools
What made you decide to begin running? Competition
Did you run competitively in high school? Yes
Did you run competitively in college? Yes, just for one year
When / why did you join SRR? Social, People to run with
Total number races: not sure
Favorite race (and why): Bloomsday Spokane, WA (I grew up running this race.)
Favorite race distance: 5k-7k
Favorite runner: Joan Benoit Samuelson
Favorite running shoe: Honestly, I am not too picky, I love Saucony though.
Average miles per week: Now, not much.
Most MPW Ever: Wow, maybe 70-80, it's been a while.
Best running memory: Sunset run, AZ and the 1999 Boston Marathon
Worst running memory: Are there any?

Favorite time of day: Morning
Favorite sport other than running: Basketball.
Favorite author: Sue Monk Kid
Favorite book: The Mermaid Chair
Favorite TV show: Sex and the City reruns
Favorite politician: not G.W.
Favorite food: Salad, seriously, but with lots of goodies.
Favorite ice cream: peanut butter cup
Favorite cocktail: Margarita
Favorite car: mine
Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan? Connery

Fill in the blank: I like it when I have a day off.

Philosophy: "Play the hand you're dealt."