Lisa Wells

Age: 37 PERSONAL RECORDS: 5k 19:47 (Paws and Stripes Forever on MU campus 10-26-96)      20:45 (Show-Me Games 7-28-96)      20:46 (Jingle Bell Run 12-6-97) 10k 45:45 (Runner's Choice 10k/20k 10-5-96) Half marathon 1:43:19 (Pony Express 1/2 Marathon, St Joseph 9-16-00) Marathon 3:59:02 (First and only marathon, Las Vegas 2-04-01) Weekly Milage: 20 miles walking and 15-20 miles running

When Did You Start Running? I entered a 5 mile walk/run in Columbia in September of 1988 and ran most of it.

Who Is Your Running Role Model? Who Has Influenced You Most In Running? All of the great friends I have made in the Track Club. Part of the fun is getting together to visit as well as racing and competing.

Awards and Honors Lots of medals, plaques, trophies, and prizes for winning my age group over the years. It's all about the medals!

What Is Your Favorite Workout? Head out the front door of my home near Midway; 10k course that runs along the outer road of Highway 40.

What Is Your Favorite Race? Hannibal Cannibal 10k and Love Lake Challenge 15k in La Plata

Personal Info and Interests: Cammy Ronchetto encouraged me to race in triathlons, and I have completed 14 triathlons since doing the Show-Me State Games triathlon in 1996. I also enjoy yoga and pilates, and going on camping and fishing trips with my husband (who also runs).