Name

Ryan Buttrick

Town

Enfield, NH

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

Hudson, MA.  came here for a new job and allure of a more rural/suburb way of living

What do you do professionally?

Registered Nurse

How long have you been running?

Since 2000  ish

How long have you been running competitively?

Can't say I have been running competitively, but always trying to improve my times and PBs.

Why do you run?

Love the way it makes me feel and a great stress reliever.

Recent memorable moment while running?

Getting caught in a hail storm while running up in Northern Maine!!  luckily it was only pebble sized and for maybe only 5 minutes!!

Best athletic accomplishment and why?

My first marathon! 2006 or so.  Just worked extremely hard for a good year to  run it without walking.  Ended up getting maybe 3 hours 20 minutes at the Baystate Marathon in Lowell, MA

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

Love the half marathon distance, not too long, but long enough to get a great workout in and some of the most beautiful races ive participated in have been half marathons

Training partners?

not yet, but always open to getting more miles in and meeting new people

Cross training activities?

hiking.... hoping to get into cycling soon!

Favorite local running route?

just hopping on the rail trail in Enfield, more of a convenience factor at the moment, still learning the area!

What is strangest place you have ever run?

Any notable streaks or other unusual running events?

There was a running series in Lowell, MA  and one 5k race where you would run with a empty "mystery box."  So very awkwardly carrying a 2ftx2ft cardboard box and at the end you could possibly win one of many raffle prizes.

What made you start running?

Did middle distance track in high school and in college I just wanted to stay in shape and healthy.  Long distance running was a way to do that and eventually I got the urge to run a marathon.

Do you have a running 'idol'?

I was always impressed with Rick Hoyt and how he would compete in all the marathons/triathlons with his son with cerebral palsy

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

Pretty much

Why did you join UVRC?

Meet new people interested in running and improve my running times.

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

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

Luckily not majorly!!  Just a sprained ankle.

Hot or cold weather runner?

cold weather!!   I can always add more layers to warm up!!  Not much you can do if its hot and humid!  I definitely enjoyed running more in -40F temps, then the 90F hot and humid temps!!

What is your favorite race?

Swanzey Covered Bridge Half Marathon

Aside from running, what are your hobbies?

Really love the outdoors!  Love camping, hiking, snowboarding and currently trying to see all the national parks in the US.

What does your daily workout consist of?

Usually a 5 mile run or hiking somewhere!

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

Bill Clinton back in his prime and hitting up Mcdonalds afterwards.  More so to pick the brain of a president who actually could run.