Robert Heynen
Austin, TX
Years Running: About 20 years or so.
Years Running Trails: About 10+ years.
Why did I start Running Trails?: It just seemed like a natural progression from the roads.
Favorite Trail Shoes: This is a hard one. I've been running in Montrail Hardrocks for a few years, but have become unhappy with them. Now, I'm experimenting with number of different shoes. I think the Merrell Cruise Control has moved to the top of my list, but I'm still looking.
Favorite Running Trails: Locally, either Forest Ridge or the upper Barton Creek Greenbelt. Out there, the Guadalupe Mountans or Grand Canyon Rim2Rim.
Favorite Trail Running Foods/Beverages: Avocados are great! I like Spiz for a complete liquid food source. Clif Bloks for a quick energy fix. And when I get tired of all of them, a good old pizza or a hamburger with a beer really hits the spot during a race.
Likes/Dislikes about Trail Running: I like the solitude of running alone in the woods. My biggest turn-off is trash on the trail.
Favorite Trail/Ultra Races: Cactus Rose 100 Mile!
How do I Train?: Train, heck isn't training overrated? Actually - not so.
Personal Running Goals: Finish Bighorn 100 miler someday.
Fantasy Running Goal: Finish the really big one, whatever that might be.
Favorite Running Quote: Two Quotes - "It is important to realize, all pain is not significant." & "I've come too far to quit now."