David is 54 years old has been married to Charlotte for 34 years and has one son Derek who is 27.  David's hometown is South Ogden and he is a Sheet Metal Mechanic.

Here are a few facts when we asked David about his running career:

Years Running:  6.3

Weekly Mileage:  36.6

Favorite Race Distance or Race:  2005 Garden of Eden 10 Miler.  

PR's - (5k, 10k, 1/2, mara, Ultra) or proudest running accomplishment:  Proudest running accomplishments were the 2007 GRAND SLAM (Ogden: 3:27, Des News: 3:47, Park City: 3:44, TOU 3:39, St George 3:13) and the full marathon in St.George 2007 - 3:13:54 (Thanks Dana!!). 

PR's - 5k - 20:30, 10k - 45.20, 1/2 - 1:36:30, the full in St. George mentioned above and an Ultra 50 miler in 9:32!!!

Favorite training run:  Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Hills, Views

Why run - (motivation, inspiration):  Fitness, Socialize, Push the Envelope

GOALS:  Develop a stronger mind, Be a Better Friend

Favorite Music to run to:  ZZ top, CCR, The Boss, Pat Benetar, Billy Idol, Beatles

Favorite running gear - (shoes, apparel, etc.):  OV50 hat, top of Utah jersey, New Balance Shorts, Brooks Adrenaline SHoes, Orange ING shoelaces.

Best advice you've been given as a runner:  Break a long run down into small segments (Jeff Galloway)

Best motivation quote:  "That which down not kill us makes us stronger"  Friedrich Nietzsche

Your role Model:  "Uncle" Mike Rosner

Favorite food:  Camp Potatoes & Freshly Caught Trout (Thanks, Mike and Chris!!!)

Hobbies or interests other than running:  Campin', Fishin', Road Trips to the mountatins, 4 wheelin'

Anything else the world might want to know about you:  I did a lot of damage to myself as a younger man, but it's never too late to turn it around!!!!