Braden and Jessica Shupe

 

 

Braden and Jessica have been married for 18 years and have three daughters Gabriella, 13; Olivia, 10; Sophia, 5.  Braden is  41 and Jessica 39.  Braden is a Real Estate Broker and Jessica is a Teacher.  Both are from So. Ogden.

 

Here are a few facts about the Shupes when we asked them about their running:

 

Years running: Braden:35 years; Jessica: 4 years

 

 

Weekly mileage: Braden: 25; Jessica: 40

 

 

Favorite race distance or race: Braden: Any off road half marathon; Jessica: St. George 2009~ it was my first marathon and it's when I qualified for Boston

 

 

PR's - (5K, 10K, ½, mara, Ultra) or proudest running accomplishment: Braden: Xterra 2010; Jessica: Boston Marathon

 

 

Favorite training run: Braden: Wheelers Canyon and The Maples; Jessica: My weekly long run

 

 

Why run - (motivation, inspiration): Braden: Enjoyment; Jessica: I run for my SANITY! It is something that helps to keep me in shape, focused and re-energizes me for my busy life.

 

 

Goals: Braden: 50K; Jessica: To continue to improve my time and keep my body healthy so I can have a long running life. I also want to run a marathon in all 50 states. So far I've run in Montana, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Massachusetts.

 

 

Favorite music to run to: Braden: Nikelback, Lil Wayne; Jessica: Anything BUT rap!

 

 

Favorite running gear - (shoes, apparel, etc.): Braden: Whatever I have; Jessica I love the new running skirts, Under Armor during the winter, Adidas Supernova Glide Shoes

 

 

Best advice you've been given as a runner: Braden: Imodium AD before a marathon Jessica: Get off your ass and run!

 

 

Best motivational quote: Braden: Don't have one; Jessica: It is not how many miles you put in; it is what you put into the miles.

 

 

Your role model: Braden: Rosie Ruiz; Jessica: Kara Goucher, Desi Devila, Deana Kastor

 

 

Favorite food: Braden: Sushi, Pizza;  Jessica: Sushi, Italian Food

 

 

 

Hobbies or interests other than running: Braden: Real Estate; Jessica: Reading mostly anything related to American History

 

 

Anything else the world might want to know about you: Braden: Nope; Jessica: Running is something I encourage everyone to do, especially my students; I like to inspire my students to run. I think it helps motivate them towards achieving their goals.