TAUD OLSEN

Taud is 44 years old.  He's married and has 3 daughters.  Taud's hometown is Farmington, Utah.  He is the VP of Human Resources at American Ski Company (The Canyons).

Here are some facts about Taud when asked about running:

Years Running:  18

Weekly Mileage:  40-50

Favorite race distance or race:  St. George Marathon

PR's or proudest running accomplishment:  PR - 3:02 in the '06 St. George Marathon.  Favorite moment was running St. George with his two daughters.

Favorite training run:  From top of Little Mountain through Immigration canyon to Bountiful

Why Run:  Health and personal time

GOALS:  To be in the St. George 20 year club and to run a sub 3 hour marathon

Favorite music to run to:  Boston

Favorite running gear: Adidas Supernova Cushion shoe, The Boston Classic Shoe and any Adidas apparel

Best advice you've been given as a runner:  Just get up and get out the front door

Best motivational quote:  "whether you think you can, or you can't, you're right"

Your role model:  Craig E. Judd - the man responsible for creating this running animal

Favorite food:  Watermelon and peanut M&M's

Hobbies or interests other than running:  Fly fishing and BMW's

Anything else the world might want to know about you:  I'm motivated by yesterday's memories and tomorrow's new ones.