Linda Krepinsky

Team Running Free Alumni

Age: 50

Member Since: 2015

Occupation: Social Services

Home: Newmarket

About Me: I've always been an active person, but never really considered myself an "athlete' until I started running 3.5 years ago. At that time, I couldn't run around the block, but I really wanted to have tangible proof of accomplishment of something in my life, so I signed up for a 5k just to get a finisher's medal. Since then, there's been no looking back! I ran my first half marathon in October 2014, started trail running last year and completed my first 25k in October 2015.

Sports: Yoga, hiking, kayaking

Athletic Goals: To get through this season injury-free and maybe, hopefully, run my first marathon this Fall.

My most memorable racing experience was: As I came in sight of the finish line in my first 10K race, I suddenly got a surge of power and my legs started spinning under me in hyper speed - I've never felt so fast and powerful in my life. What a high!

Favourite Race: I loved The Other Half in Moab, Utah. Not only was the race super well-organized and the course breath-taking, but the three free beers and live band at the finish line made it a perfect experience!

Favourite Race Food: PowerBar Gel energy gel shots - tangerine flavour