Team CRUD Nickname: The Angry Pollack

Date of Birth: November 12, 1967

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA

Places lived: Philadelphia, PA; Denver, CO; London, England

Job: Environmental Insurance

Marital Status: Married to Kristen

Children: Two - Amanda - 3 years old, Emily 1 ½ years old

Pets: Two cats - Pali (named after Palavacini chairlift at A-Basin) and Shoobie

Favorite non-running magazine: Economist, Newsweek, US News, National Geographic, internet news sites (Yahoo, CNN, WSJ, etc.)

Favorite movie: Lots. Godfather series, Shawshank Redemption, Goodfellas, The Silence of The Lambs

Favorite television show: Discovery Channel, CNN, That 70's Show, Seinfeld

Favorite musical performer: None. Everything from AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Dead to old alternative, punk and garage stuff.

Favorite Keith excuse for a sucky race: 'I'm outta shape'. When is he in shape?

Craziest place you ever took a dump while on a run: Under East Falls bridge in Philly along Kelly Drive about 5 minutes after I kicked a big, fat rat on the sidewalk by accident.

Hobbies: Skiing, biking, beach stuff, home improvement, etc.

Favorite non-running sport: Above

Favorite famous quote: "Carpe diem"

Short-term running goal: MBH (Must Beat Holmes)

Long-term running goal: West Highland Way, Spartathlon, Comrades

Ultra Pet Peeves: Litter

Years running ultras: 11

Number of ultras finished: 27 100's and lots of 50's, marathons, etc.

Most memorable ultra performance and why: My first 100, Leadville 1997. 2003 Vermont 100.

Favorite food/drink during an ultra: Anything that stays down more then 15 minutes. Usually chicken brooth, banana's, GU. It's all vile after 10 hrs. though.

Favorite trail: Wissahickon/Velley Green

Favorite Race : All.