Name

CHARLIE MAGNE B. INTONG

Town

Lebanon

Where are you from originally and what brought you to this area?

From Cebu City, Philippines (South East Asia). I followed my wife who worked at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center as a Registered Nurse after serving the Philippine National Police service for 21yrs and 15 days.

What do you do professionally?

I’m a retired law enforcement professional/criminologist. Meantime, just in transition while making the necessary adjustments and basically looking forward for a new career here in Lebanon, NH.

How long have you been running?

6 years

How long have you been running competitively?

I’ve been joining races for 6years competing in my age group otherwise just simply beating my personal best.

Why do you run?

I run as I find it way easier to do since it does not entail a lot of preparation other than putting on your running shoes etc. Also, it’s the best way for me to maintain my fitness level because I do a lot of sports. On the other hand, I find it a good stress reliever specially when you run in trails. On top of it, it’s fun to socialize with the fitness community.

Recent memorable moment while running?

Red, white and blue 6.2mile race last July 4, 2024. I was so amazed just as how fast 50’s, 60-70’s could run here that I couldn’t even make up their pace. 😁

Best athletic accomplishment and why?

My triathlon race last April in the Philippines where I had a stomach upset that caused me to dump five times during the bike and run course. I was able to finish the race though in spite of the predicament  and not the last one. Best accomplishment ever. 😂✌️

If you like to race, favorite race distance? Why?

6.2 miles and above because I’m more of an endurance runner than a sprinter. In fact, I haven’t race yet in less than a 10km category.

If you like to race, notable race moment? OR most memorable race?

To complete the 6 world marathon majors. Most notable is Chicago Marathon 2019 because it’s my first full marathon, first star and I finish it sub5hrs. Equally memorable race is the Singapore Standard chartered marathon last December 2023 because i took video while running with the marina bay sands at the background and finishing it with a decent time.

Training partners?

Team Center for Orthopedics in Cebu City, Philippines

Cross training activities?

Cycling

Favorite local running route?

Northern rail trail to Mascoma lake

What is strangest place you have ever run?

Safari trail race in Cebu Philippines because I haven’t seen any animal specie along the race route. 😆

Any notable streaks or other unusual running events?

None

What made you start running?

I began running when I got selected in the Chicago marathon 2019

Do you have a running 'idol'?

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya as he was the only person to ran 26.2 miles in under 2hrs proving that it’s possible and that no human is limited.

Are your reasons for running now the same or different than the reason you first started?

It’s different since i started running just to simply train for the Chicago marathon but now for me running is a way of life. It’s the most noble way of finding peace towards oneself in commune with nature and socializing people of same interest.

Why did you join UVRC?

I joined UVRC because running can be boring at times. It pays to have a community that will push you and help you attain the best version of the person you were yesterday. The community always radiates positivity, beautiful people with good souls.

Do you have a tried and true running shoe brand/model?

I have tried hoka one rincon 2019, NB fuel cell rebel V4 2021, Nike Pegasus 41 2022, adidas Boston 12 2023, adidas Adizero prime x 2023, ASICS Novablast 3 2024 and ASICS nimbus 26 2024.

Ever been injured? Were you able to recover and if so what steps did you take?

Gladly not yet and god forbid.

Hot or cold weather runner?

Not too hot, cold weather I think.

What is your favorite race?

Ironman

Aside from running, what are your hobbies?

Cycling, swimming, hiking, lawn tennis, table tennis, badminton, basketball, reading, cooking, movies, music.

What does your daily workout consist of?

Whole body with minimal reps.

If you could run with anyone, who would be the person?

Anybody in my pace and could talk anything in the course 😄