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Boilermaker (2004) -- one of my favorite races	Name:  Tom Meyer Gender:  Male Profession:  Research analyst Age:  33 Height:  5' 11" Location:  Ithaca, NY
About me:  I divide my time between Central Park in NYC and the trails and open roads of upstate Ithaca, New York. Why do I run:  There's nothing like the thrill of running on a dirt path or rocky trail, in tune with the terrain and your body, whether in a race or on a cool summer afternoon. Fitness, competition, and the satisfaction of knowing that me and my legs make a pretty smooth machine, from time to time. Track, trails, and roads---each has its place. Why I started running:  I went to a small college with an academic reputation greater than its athletic one, so once I had the urge to try running after it turned out I wasn't coordinated enough for badminton, it wasn't hard to join the team. Track was fun, but when I started running trails in preparation for my first cross-country season, I was hooked for life.