Wanderer's Profile: Brian McKenna
By Petra Kretschmann
Q: Brian, what do you do for a living?
A: I am Vice President of
Operations at Altomare
Precast, Inc. in Philadelphia.
Q: What is the reason why you started running?
A: Because I
quit smoking when my first child was born and I started to
put on weight. I started walking and that evolved into running.
Q: When did you start running?
A: I started 15 years ago.
Q: What is your next goal?
A: Broad Street Run, 2007
Q: How are you trying to achieve it? (Training plan, building
up mileage,)
A: Just keep running!
Q: Why are you a member of the WWRC (Wissahickon Wanderers Running
Club?
A: I like the people in the club. I like the fact that I
don't have to be an elite runner to be a part of the group.
Q: How did you hear about the WWRC?
A: I was accosted by Mike and
Fred one night and invited to join the group on a trail run.
One run and I was addicted to the trails.
Q: What is your favourite workout and why (long distance, track,
trails, one hour run, two hour run, slow run and steady or
short and intense)?
A: I like the middle distance and trail runs.
I also enjoy the cross country relay races that we have been
getting involved with.
Q: What are you doing when you are not working out?
A: Working.
Q: What are you doing the day before an important race?
A: Usually,
nothing any different than any other day.
Q: Do you have anything special you do before or during a race
(e.g. wearing a special cap, wearing special racing shoes,
eating something special)?
A: The only thind special
that I do during a race is breathing. |
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The formal Wanderers portrait of Brian.
Brian and Polly are two
Wanderer stalwarts out on the trail.
According to Wanderer records, Brian
is the only hard hat on
the
team.
Considering some of the demanding
races Wanderers sign
up for,
the
head
gear might come in handy occasionally
out on the course,
i.e.
the Ugly Mudder
trail race in February in Reading.
Brian gets down to business.
This is Brian's job when he is not running.
Additional work info here >>
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