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February R.O.M- Aaron valandra

1/29/2019

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Congrats to the Ultimate Fit February Runner of the Month, Aaron Valandra!  He has lived in the tri-state for over 30 years and is a web developer.  Aaron currently lives in Newburgh and has been running regularly for about the past 3-4 years.  Here is more on Aaron:

What motivates you to run/walk?
The feeling I get from a good hard run. Oh, and it balances out my “healthy” eating habits. (Eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, and oh, what is that, a waffle with ice cream on it.  Yummy!)

How many races have you participated in? (Estimate if needed)
Around 40 races

What age did you start running/walking for fun & competitively?
I technically started running for fun in college, but I only started to really get into it the past few years.

Favorite place to run/walk?
I love running from the downtown Y to Reitz early in the morning. Not only do you get some good hills for training, but you have a scenic view of the city when it is dark outside.

Favorite local race?
The River Run

Favorite race outside of the Tri-State?
Marengo Cave 5K

Farthest you have traveled to do a race?
Cleveland, OH – a few friends and I decided to do the Viking Dash trail race for a sword. It was a disappointment. Our trophy was the size of a paper weight.

Favorite race distance?
Half marathon

Favorite race memory?
Finishing up my second marathon around my goal time. That was the easy part. The 18-weeks beforehand were grueling as I trained with a friend. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without her.

Funniest race memory?
My friend getting a chalice as a trophy and drinking alcohol out of it after the race.

Craziest thing you saw at or during a race?
A guy dressed up in a Viking outfit at our trail run.

Favorite pre & post-race meal/drink?
Pre-race meal – Pasta and a coke
Post-race meal – Anything and everything

What is your favorite brand of running shoe?
Adidas – can’t go wrong!

How many miles do you run/walk a week?
I run around 30 miles a week.

What are your future goals for running/walking?
Short term – running a 3:25 marathon
Long term – running a sub 3-hour marathon

Favorite time of day to run?
Early morning

Favorite weather to run in?
Cold weather 40-50s.

Music or no music?
Depends – most of the time no, but when I am by myself or on the treadmill than yes.
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  • Home
  • The Mystery Race- March 23
  • River City 10 Miler- April 20
  • Run the Vineyard- April 28
  • Tri-State Fitness Produced Races
    • Eat My Crust Fun Run
    • Blazin' Glazin' Race- June 15
    • Patriot Race-July 4
    • Orangetheory Fitness 5K- July 20
    • Kona Ice Race- August 24
    • Farmer & Frenchman Winery Run- Sept 7
    • Stache Dache- November 3
    • Ugly Sweater Xmas Run
    • 12K's of Christmas- December 15
    • Freakin' Freezin' Race
    • Tri-State Fit Race Results
    • Retired Races
  • TSF Loyalty Rewards Program
  • Local Featured Races
  • Tri-State Fitness Misc.
    • UF Runner/Walker Month
    • Run USA Blog
    • 2B Fitness Apparel
    • Ultimate Fit Race Series >
      • 2016 Standings
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  • Our Sponsors
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