The Basics
Date of birth:
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Marital status:
Job(s):
Some regular work
Being mom
Working on this badass site
Children:
Shaunnessey Platt – 15
Wyatt Barker – 8
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Shoe size:
Best physical feature:
Legs and ass
Worst physical:
My extra lbs!
Religion:
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Educational background:
GED
GenEds at Wichita State University
Nearly all my BA Economics courses (for a major) and some of my BS Computer Science courses for a second major – Wichita State University
Paralegal certificate
Personal strength(s):
Determination
Personal weakness(es):
My fried memory and distractions of “momming”
Make of car you drive:
Make of car you would like to drive:
Pets:
Chesty, the English bulldog
Willow, the little black rabbit
Two beta fish
Favorites
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Ultra Stuff
Number of years running ultras:
Best ultra performance(s):
My first 50-miler
Most memorable ultra:
My first 50
Typical training week(s) before a major race:
Hills – always with the hills – and a little bit of tapering
Injuries:
None yet… fingers crossed!
Ultrarunning idol:
Why do you run ultras?
To force me to take better care of myself and take a little more “me” time
Advice for other ultrarunners:
Go out slow!
Be meticulous about taking care of the three major issues:
– Hydration/electrolytes
– Fueling
– Chafing
Achievements/Goals/Memories
Personal hero:
Catherine the Great
Personal philosophy:
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Dislikes/Fears
Least-liked subject:
Least-liked household chore:
Pet peeve(s):
Loud chewing
Greatest fear:
Dying before my kids are raised
Falling to my death
Spare Time
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Collections:
What’s next?
Finishing my first hundo!