Travis Hildebrand

Hometown: Etna CA. (trails galore)

Running Since: 1985 (4th Grade)

Education: University of Utah, M.B.A., 2004, University of Utah, B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, 2000, ASEP National Coaching Certification, Se habla Español

Family: Parents, Ken and Aileen, five brothers, one sister, wife, Jill, and sons Spencer, Kyson and Jace

Teams: Etna High School, football, basketball, track and cross-country, Butte Community College, U of U (participant/coach)

Weekly Mileage: Currently 10-20

Favorite Runs: Devil’s Backbone (a fork off the Shoreline Trail behind the U of U hospital)

Favorite Workout: 30-40s

Favorite/Memorable Races: MWC-Indoor Championship 5000 meters, Outdoor Championship 10k

Dream Race: Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Current Favorite Shoe: adidas adiStar Ride

Favorite Shoe of All Time: adidas Gazelle

Current Running Goal: Two to three times a week—doesn’t matter how long or how fast

What Inspires You to Run: The day goes by much better after a good morning run. I feel groggy when I don’t run.