Friday, May 1, 2009

2009 Team: Shane O'Neill

Shane O’Neill Email: soneill75@hotmail.com Personal Records: 5k – Care Center 5k in 2009 = 16:59:47 10k – Cotton Row 10k in 2009 – 36:57 15k – Monte Sano 15k in 2008 – 59:36 ½ Marathon – Murfreesboro Half Marathon in 2009 – 1:22:11 Marathon – Rocket City Marathon in 2008 - 2:59:40 Brief Bio: Born and raised in Canada. Played hockey into college. Moved to the States in the 90’s to go to medical school and have now worked at Huntsville Hospital for 5 years as an ER doctor. Began running a couple of years ago to get in some shape. Started running seriously in 2008 as part of training for the Rocket City Marathon. Married to Charity who supports/tolerates my running. We have four boys, Hudson (5), Bram (4), Grattan (2) and Athan (6mo) and two jogging strollers. Short and Ling Term Goals: - Drop some PR’s so that all are not from 2008! - Run Boston Marathon - Continue to place in age-group - Help friends and family enjoy and excel in running - Never lose to Marty Clarke again