Lab #101: Trailwalker UK
Name, nickname:
Francesca Conte or Frannie
HPL Experiment #:
101
Goal:
Complete the Trailwalker-UK in record time for
mixed team
Hometown:
Charlottesville, Virginia
Birthplace:
Padova, Italy
Age:
32
Years competitive running:
4
Physical characteristics:
Best Feature:
smile
Worst Feature:
mushroom hair
Favorite trail race:
Miwok 100K
Favorite Nathan pack:
Quickdraw Plus
Running claim to fame:
winning ultras when I had never won anything in my life, not even a stuffed animal at the carnival. One of my best races was the Arkansas 100miler in 18:59
Craziest running adventure:
Ran the AT across the Smoky Mountain National Park in the month of January!
Race I've just gotta do:
Hardrock 100 Miler
Running tip:
Learn how to enjoy every step and how maintain balance. psychological balance
Favorite running book:
Running with the Buffalos
Favorite ultra quote:
shoes.70$, shorts.30$, race entry. 100$, not being able to walk for 2 days.. priceless
Favorite place to run:
Italian Alps
