David sutherland

When did you join TWB?

September 2019

Primary Focus?

Mountain - Trail Racing

PR’s?

10K: 58:15(trail), 1/2 Marathon: 2:14:24(Mtn/Trail)

Long Term Running Goals

Long, beautiful trail runs.

Favorite Race

South Mountains Half Marathon

Your favorite read to inspire you is…

Actually, my biggest inspiration comes from a good trail long run and some post run music.

Favorite part of being a TWB Runner

Developing as a runner through elite coaching.

Reward for a good race

Nothing particular, just loads of simple carbs

Favorite Quote

"There's no such thing as bad weather, just soft people", Bill Bowerman

What race are you most proud of?

Only done a few so far and I've loved them all.

If I didn’t get into running I would be doing…

more baking!

Pre Race Meal

1/2 Cup oatmeal made with 1/4 C nuts, 1 Tbl chia seeds, 2 Tbls maple syrup or honey and a banana. Then some Tailwind and nut butter or gel during the final hour before race/during warmup.

Hot Chocolate or coffee?

Hot Chocolate

Text Message or Call?

Text

Run in silence or music?

silence

Summer or Winter?

Summer

Hamburger or Hotdog?

Veggie Burger!