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Name: Michael Christopher Walsdorf   
RW.com Discussions name: MothAudio
Age: 51
Occupation: Visual artist   
Location: Columbus
Married? Kids? Not yet, but she’s working on it. Three boys.
Reader since: 2004

RUNNING RESUME
Runner since: Summer of '73
Why I started: High school cross country
Miles per week, average: 50-60
My running club: Founded running club at my college in ’89

Personal records:

• Marathon... 3:05:01 (1983)
• Half-marathon... 1:27:10 (en route to my marathon PR)
• 10-K... 39:49 (1982)
• 5-K... 17:55 (1983)
• Mile... 5:34 (during my 5-K PR) 

My last race was... 2008 Flying Pig Half-Marathon
My best race ever was... The 1992 Cincinnati Brewery District 14-K: 57:15 (6:34 pace). I'd run a 5-miler Friday night and had little expectations for the 14-K on Sunday. Began in the middle of the field and just felt effortless as I worked my way toward the front. One of those elusive "in the zone" moments.  
For me, the best thing about running is...  it saved me from myself.
My single most euphoric moment as a runner was... qualifying for the Boston Marathon in 1993, after two failed attempts. The tears flowed those last 385 yards when I finally realized a lifelong dream.   
My running idol is... Toshiko Seko

MY FAVORITES (RUNNING-RELATED)
Race: Charleston Distance Run 15 Miler 
Race T-shirt: Boston Marathon
Running shoes: Asics DS-Trainer XII
Workout: Progression run: 2 miles @marathon pace; 2 miles @half-marathon pace; 2 miles @10-K pace; 1 mile @5-K pace—continuous.
Motivational quote: "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." – Juma Ikangaa
Pre-race meal: Sushi
Post-race treat:  Chocolate milk

MY FAVORITES  (NON-RUNNING-RELATED)
Album: Kind of Blue, by Miles Davis
Movie: Pulp Fiction 
 Breakfast cereal: Raisin Bran
Adult beverage: Warsteiner pilsner