Mandy Hosford, Endurance Runner Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Favorite Sports Team: University of Florida “Gator” Football.
Other Sports or Activities: Climbing, Skiing, Ultimate Frisbee, Grocery Shopping
Real (Primary) Job: Chemist
Best Trail Running Memory of 2009: Running out to Kings Peak in Utah amidst the fall colors with Matt Hart and the Wasatch’s own Jack Russell, Eddie-Dog.
Favorite Trail Ultra: The Pocatello 50. This race, in its inaugural year (2009), offered a spectacular course with amazing race support from the directors, volunteers, and the town itself.
Beer or wine: Wine. Vino Tinto. Malbec.
Trail Shoe of choice and why: Mountain Masochist. It’s agile, supportive, and comes in my favorite color.
Objective #1 for 2010: Massanutten Mountain 100.
Best race in 2009: Finished the Wasatch 100 with the help of a stellar crew and some top-notch, wickedly experienced pacers. Finishing an ultramarathon is a team sport and I am honored to have had a supportive cadre of friends and loved ones to keep me on my feet.
Person Who has Influences You the Most: Christine “you don’t accomplish what you don’t try” Bailey. Every girl needs a girlfriend like Christine.
When I’m Not Running I Prefer to... I do crossword puzzles.
If A Genie Would Grant Me One Wish: A horse of my very own.
When in Need of Rest and Relaxation I... head to my family’s house in Gainesville, FL for some endurance football-watching, reading, and knitting. The fact that my dad is an exceptional cook makes it that much easier to head back to “The Swamp.”.
Personal Website/Blog: I’m not as funny as I think I am so a website/blog really isn’t appropriate for me.