Tom Conrad
Tom Conrad at the Aspen Trail Marathon in Bend, OR - 2008.
Name: Tom Conrad, 79; Reston (Chadds Ford Cluster)
I am a: Walker since 1995, when my 20 years as a runner came to an end after I tore my ACL while skiing. I had the ACL repaired and then the other knee “cleaned out” in 1995, but never felt comfortable enough to run after that. I’m a fairly fast power walker: My goal for marathons is 13-minute miles, and my PR for 5 miles was 11:30 per mile.
I've been a Reston Runner since: The club was established.
PR: My favorite dozen marathons were so different, but none was as memorable as biking across the United States.
When I'm not pounding the pavement: I’m an engineer -- founding principal of SCS Engineers -- and still working. My partner is Joan Waggoner, for going on 24 years. We both gave up on pets when the kids grew up and moved away. I enjoy walking, biking, swimming and skiing; watching games on TV; and traveling with friends and family, including taking the grandchildren on trips without their parents.
Here's my little secret: Just do it! Sorry, I do not have a swoosh. But Nike has it right.
Here's my little secret: Just do it! Sorry, I do not have a swoosh. But Nike has it right.
