Name: Ed Lull
Self-described age group: 39 & older
Residence: Fairfax
Occupation: Banker
Volunteer roles in the running world: Ed Lull Northern Region Track & XC Photography (free, quality pictures for Northern Region high school runners (10 years), Founder and Director of Chantilly Youth Association Youth Track (16 years), Lake Braddock Track & XC Hall of Fame member and Director (11 years)
Why you run: Physical, mental and emotional well-being.
When did you get started running: 7th grade track at Lake Braddock Secondary School
Have you taken a break from running: Only when I had to.
Training shoe: Nike Monarch (big comfortable shoe for old guys)
Coach or training group: solo
The hardest race you’ve ever run: W&M HS XC Invitational in 100 degree heat and humidity
Most adventurous decision you’ve made with your running: To try a marathon
Running mentors: Ed Trimm, Chris MacDonald, Jeanne Lull, Jim Lull, Dan Huskerson, Brian Robinson
My favorite place to run in the D.C. area is: Burke Lake
Favorite local trail: Burke Lake
My best race was: Northern Region 1,000 yard run (yes, I said “yard”)
Favorite local race: CYA Track Trophy Mile
Ideal post-run meal: Burger, fries & an ice cold beverage
Favorite flavor of gel, gu, etc: Still searching, can’t find a low-carb option..
Pet peeve: Doggy doo on trails
Goals: Keep moving, listen to my body to avoid injury
Your advice for a new runner: New shoes every season! (give away or recycle the old ones)
Favorite running book: Unbroken
Song in your head during a run: Baby shark (just kidding, now try and get if out of your head)
Have you dealt with a major injury: Yes, hip, knee and ankle
Running quote: “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”
Why is the D.C. area a great place to be a runner: So many memorable places to run, Get out there and experience them!!!
Recent Stories
Check out some mile seven photos from the Rock ‘n’ Roll D.C. Half Marathon.
New RnR course, Chocolate City Relay applications open, PVTC finishes second at masters indoors, Shoemaker sets 3k AR, DRC starts up again Wednesday.
Runners from local clubs raced the RRCA Club Challenge Feb. 26 in Howard County, Md.
Divided lanes coming to Hains Point, safety measures in the works for the Mount Vernon Trail, three locals make national high school XC meet, local collegians race at NCAAs.
Hero Dogs 3rd Annual 5K9
The in-person event at the historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC will include a 5K and 1K fun run. There will also be a virtual option for supporters outside the DC area. Race week festivities will also include an amazing
George Washington Patriot Run
Join George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a 10-miler and 5K race along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This race is live and in-person, with a virtual option for those who prefer to run at their own pace and schedule.
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