Runner Profile: Sharon Morton
By: Robert "RJ" Jones
Name: Sharon Morton
Town: Cornish, NH
Where are you from originally and what brought you to this area?
I am from Lake Arrowhead, California. We moved here to slow down a bit
What do you do professionally?
Stay at home Mom
How long have you been running?
10 years on and off
How long have you been running competitively?
10 years on and off
Why do you run?
I run because it is fun!
Recent memorable moment while running?
Running a 5k with my daughter
Best athletic accomplishment and why?
Finishing the LA marathon twice. Also finishing a triathlon
If you like to race, notable race moment? OR most memorable race?
The LA marathon was my most memorable race
Cross training activities?
Biking and swimming but only when I am triathlon training
Any notable streaks or other unusual running events?
No.
What made you start running?
It is a family tradition. Watching my Dad finish his first marathon at age 50 inspired me.
Are your reasons for running now the same or different than the reason you first started?
Same
Why did you join UVRC?
I would like to meet other runners
Ever run in a costume?
Once in a tutu
The only running shoe for me is ______________________.
I am not picky
Ever been injured? How did it happen?
Just now with what may be plantar fasciitis
What is your favorite race?
Not sure yet
Favorite running book/film?
Don’t have one
How about favorite work out?
Speed runs
If you could run with anyone, who would be the person?
My husband, but he hates running