Name: Tommi Burton
Age: 59
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Years I’ve Run: 32
Miles Per Week: It’s been a long time since I’ve kept track of mileage per week. In the spring/summer/fall, I do long mountain runs so I accumulate more mileage. In the winter the mileage drops off, and I go into “maintenance” mode. I find not keeping track of mileage reduces the pressure to always think I have to run every day regardless of how I feel. I believe this philosophy has helped to promote my running longevity.
Favorite Run/Race: My favorite race is the Bighorn 30K. As far as favorite runs, it’s a toss up between MT Sentinel, Blue Mountain or MT Jumbo. I love them all!!
Highlight of Running: I’ve run 5 marathons with a personal best of 3:50. That qualified me for the 100th Boston which I ran at the age of 44.
Words of Wisdom: “The best way to keep running or exercising year after year is to take it one day at a time.”
