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Name: Kevin Walter

Birthday: October 13

Place of Birth: Bloomington, IL

Marital Status: single

Pets: none at this time

Occupation: State Farm Insurance - My job while in Houston has been to train and support all of our newly appointed agents in south Texas. In a couple of weeks, I'm moving to an entry-level management job in our Support Center in Dallas.

Education: English degree from Illinois State University

Hobbies: running; reading; sitting by the pool

Years Running: I ran cross-country and track in high school. And I've kept running thru the years -- some years more than others. So...over 20 years.

How many miles a week do you run? Not enough! (5-10)

How many times a week do you run? 1 or 2 usually
Favorite time of day to run: afternoons

How did you come to join MPRC: I found John Cody's email address on a running website. My first club run was a 15 miler. I was hooked!

Proudest running accomplishment: I ran a couple of sub 5 minute miles in track. And a 16:36 for a 3-miler in cross country. I'll probably never see that speed again, so I'm currently working toward "50 by 50." Hoping to run 50 marathons by the time I turn 50. (I'm currently at 7, but I've got time.)

My favorite training run: I love the Tanglewood run.

My favorite race is: Chicago Marathon

I run because: I eat too much. And it's also a great stress release. But I really believe a healthy body helps you keep a healthy mind.

When I'm running I think about: anything but the pain

Running advice: don't overtrain -- ha!

Favorite running quote: Stop Pre!

Other exercises besides running: weights at the gym

Currently signed up for any other races: hopefully the Dallas White Rock marathon and Vegas marathon this year

Shoes you run in: asics gel kayano are my favorite

Have you visited any other cities/countries related to your enthusiasm for running: Little Rock -- great marathon!

Favorite Houston restaurant: Papasito's

Favorite book: Hamlet

Favorite movie: Braveheart and Dumb and Dumber

Favorite music: anything but new country

Favorite food: Chicago style pizza

If anyone is in Dallas and looking for a running partner, drop me an email -- my email address will stay the same.

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