Lisa Smith-Batchen

1. Date of Birth: 9-16-60

2. Place of Birth: Vicksburg, Mississippi

3. Places Lived: Mississippi, Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, New Jersey, Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona

4. Job: Coach, Teacher, Massage Therapist

5. Marital Status: Married

6. Children: 2 children. Annabella:5 and Gabby: 2.5

7. Pets: No pets at this time

8. Your races for 2008: Marathon des Sables, Big Horn, Spartahlon, Lotojo (bike race), and hopefully Hardrock

9. Favorite Movie: so many to pick from, Brave Heart

10. Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy, ER and 20/20

11. Favorite music: I have a wide range of music

12. Hobbies (other than running): swim, bike, snowshoe, skate and cross country ski, hike, cooking

13. Favorite Quote: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”

14. Weekly mileage: 40-50 miles along with many cross training activities

15. Most memorable race performance: 2008 ran from Las Vegas to Mt. Whitney, 306 miles and raised over $535,000!

16. Favorite food: dark green veggies, BBQ chicken!!!

17. Favorite training run: anything road or trails that has really steep climbing

18. Favorite Race: Marathon des Sables and the Grand Teton Ultras

19. Role Models: Sister Marybeth Lloyd who I have helped raise money for orphans for many years

20. Best running advice you were given: Go out slow and push it at the end. Go slow to go fast