Name: Andrea Keane-Myers
Self-described age group: 45-49 Female
Residence: Bethesda
Occupation: Scientist
Volunteer roles in the running world: secretary, MCRRC Board of Directors, co-race director- Cabin John Kids’ Runs
Why you run: Stress Relief, fun, adventure – something to do with family (my husband, two daughters and dog also run)
When did you get started running: Elementary school running with my dad
Have you taken a break from running: yes, injuries and pregnancies
Training shoe: Altra Paradigm
Coach or training group: MCRRC XMP
The hardest race you’ve ever run: either JFK 50 (with a sprained ankle) or my first Marine Corps Marathon with a torn hip flexpr
Most adventurous decision you’ve made with your running: Convincing 90 people from my NIH institute to run a relay race (some of us in constume!)
Running mentors: Mike Broderick, Mike Wardian
My favorite place to run in the D.C. area is: Capital Crescent Trail or Rock Creek Park
Favorite local trail: Cabin John Trail or C&O Canal Towpath
My best race was: My first Boston Marathon
Favorite local race: Parks Half Marathon
Ideal post-run meal: Pizza and beer
Favorite flavor of gel, gu, etc: Lemonade flavor Honey Stingers
Pet peeve: People who don’t thank their volunteers
Goals: qualify for Boston again/ run more ultras
Your advice for a new runner: Patience is a virtue
Favorite running book: Born to Run
Song in your head during a run: anything from the ’80s
Have you dealt with a major injury: yes, multiple broken feet, sprained ankles, IT band injuries, torn hip flexor, broken wrist, broken finger, torn hamstring
Running quote: “Just keep running…”
Why is the D.C. area a great place to be a runner: excellent running trails, lots of races (all different distances, terrains etc.), beautiful places to run and sight-see
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