BREEN LOWMAN

Breen is a 39 year old firefighter who has been married to Tammy for 18 years.  They have 4 kids: Miranda, Daniel, Jennifer, and Carolyn.  Breen was born in Denver but grew up in Las Vegas.

Here are a few facts about Breen when asked about his running:

Years running: 6 years

Weekly mileage: 30-40

Favorite race distance or race: Family room to Fridge.  O.K.. ½ Marathon.

PR's - (5K, 10K, ½, mara, Ultra) or proudest running accomplishment: 20:13, 43:something, 1:33:00, and 3:25:00.  Running in the Eric Child 5k fundraiser this year

Favorite training run: Upper Green Pond Tail

Why run - (motivation, inspiration): I run to feel better about myself, to hang out with John Wojciechowski and Mike Harney, to be around people that I like, to stay in shape for my job, and to someday show Ben the back of my running shirt.

Goals: To try and be a better man each day and also qualify for Boston.

Favorite music to run to: Anything a little harder, Jane's Addiction, 311, Metallica, Incubus, and also Bob Marley

Favorite running gear - (shoes, apparel, etc.):Brooks Axiom and anything with Striders Logo on it.

Best advice you've been given as a runner: Don't shave your legs the day of a race, its bad luck.  (try it, its true)

Best motivational quote: Winners don't cut corners.

Your role model: My wife Tammy, Mike Harney's 3:08 marathon, and Gordon B. Hinckley.

Favorite food: Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies with milk

Hobbies or interests other than running: Family, fishing, and cycling.

Anything else the world might want to know about you: I have had enough kidney stones to share with my friends, if you want to borrow one let me know.  The great philosopher, Rex Kwando once said, "Who wants a roundhouse to the head while I am wearing these bad boys?"  I feel like that when I have my running shoes on.