ERIC BLAKE
Events:  Marathons, road races, mountain races
Height:  5'10"
Weight:  145 lbs.
Born: 2/16/79
Current Residence: Lebanon, CT

Career Highlights:

• Head Cross-Country Coach at Plattsburgh State University NY 
• 33rd at Olympic Trial Marathon, Birmingham, Alabama (2004)
• Member of 2004 USA Teva Mountain Running Team and 28th at 2004 World Mountain Running Trophy in Sauze DOulx, Italy
• 3rd at USA Mountain Running Championships at Mt. Washington, NH (2004)
• 5th at USA Mountain Running Championships in Vail, CO (2003)
• 1st at Steamtown Marathon, Scranton, PA (2003)
• 1st at Lake Placid Half-Marathon, NY (2003)
• Connecticut High School XC State Open Champion (1996)

In their own words...

Running achievement I am most proud of: Qualifier for the 2004 Olympic Trial Marathon in Birmingham, Alabama.

Why I run: I actually like the daily grind of training.

Future Goals: Qualify for "A" standard for the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials (Sub 2:20)

Favorite quote: "Start slowly, then taper off." - Walt Stack

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