Photo: Bedford, USATF, New England 12K Championship, Sonic Boom, Doc Death, Hillcheck, Spanky, Enforcer, Silent Assassin, Goatie in front.The article below appeared in recent USATF Exchange Zone Magazine and was written by a member of USATF-NE Board of Governors, Lisa Doucett, who serves as Women's Long Distance Running Chair... she's hard core, old school, no nonsense, serious athlete... we shared lots of time on trails and hills during the USATF-NE Mountain Series 2007, many years of USATF-NE Grand Prix races and I recently had the opportunity to chase her up Mt Washington again, but alas couldn't catch her again.
Being recognized by one's peers is touching.
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Being recognized by one's peers is touching.
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WOMEN'S LONG DISTANCE RUNNING PROFILE:
SARAH PRESCOTT
Sarah Prescott, a fixture at most USATF New England Grand Prix races as well as the Mountain Series is a founding member of the Goon Squad Runners, hence the "G" singlet proudly displayed in the photo. Sarah has been running for over 30 years and calls Concord, New Hampshire home. She prefers races over the half marathon length, but will compete at just about any distance. I know I am one of many women runners who watch that long ponytail disappear ahead of me in races. Since she is not only a very good runner, but also a nice person, it makes it more tolerable than usual to get left behind.
Sarah Prescott, a fixture at most USATF New England Grand Prix races as well as the Mountain Series is a founding member of the Goon Squad Runners, hence the "G" singlet proudly displayed in the photo. Sarah has been running for over 30 years and calls Concord, New Hampshire home. She prefers races over the half marathon length, but will compete at just about any distance. I know I am one of many women runners who watch that long ponytail disappear ahead of me in races. Since she is not only a very good runner, but also a nice person, it makes it more tolerable than usual to get left behind.
The Goon Squad evolved out of four friends and running partners deciding to make their dedication to running official and inviting their colleagues to join them in a no-dues, no-frills club. All Goons must also have a nickname, and Sarah is known as the Mountain Goat, a well deserved moniker. Running in a highly competitive division, Sarah routinely places in the top spots in the USATF NE Mountain Series and at the Mount Washington Road Race. In addition to her love of steep grade climbs, Sarah has run 21 marathons, a 50K, and has been an Iron Runner in nine consecutive USATF-NE Grand Prix series. Her 3:31:59 in 2008 is her marathon PR and has logged nine Boston Marathon qualifiers.
Perpetually upbeat, Sarah arrives at races ready to go with a plan and a goal. Her focus and joy for the sport are admirable and contagious. Though she is racing to win, she has kind words and encouragement for other participants, even when she is passing them (I speak from personal experience). Look for Sarah at area USATFNE events and beyond, and especially on mountain tops.
Perpetually upbeat, Sarah arrives at races ready to go with a plan and a goal. Her focus and joy for the sport are admirable and contagious. Though she is racing to win, she has kind words and encouragement for other participants, even when she is passing them (I speak from personal experience). Look for Sarah at area USATFNE events and beyond, and especially on mountain tops.
1 comment:
Nice article. You do deserve the attention.
Scott
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