About Me
Personal stuff:
Name: Steve Speirs
Age: 43
DOB: 18th August 1966
City of Birth: Cardiff, Wales
City of Residence: Virginia Beach, VA
A few of my favorite things….
Running:
I started running as a teenager in the early 80′s, initially as a way of keeping fit for my High School football (soccer) & rugby teams. In 1982 my rugby coach persuaded me to enter my first road race – the Barry Half Marathon. I finished in the top 30% and from that point on was hooked.
I enjoy racing everything from a 5k to a 50k and have also been known to participate in triathlons ranging from Sprint to Ironman distance events – the 2004 Ironman in Lake Placid is easily my biggest accomplishment. My favorite running event is the marathon and this year’s Boston Marathon was my 27th successful race over the classic 26.2 mile distance.
My current best marathon time is 2:51:00, set at the 2006 Thunder Road Marathon in Charlotte, NC. I still think I can run faster…
Running is not only a great way to keep fit and stay healthy, but over the years it’s taught me so many things about myself.
MINIs:
Another passion in life is my MINI Cooper – not just a vehicle but an extension of me as a person. It’s fun to drive, has tons of character and a wonderful history dating back over 40 years.
I’m currently on my third MINI – a 2010 Dark Silver/Black Clubman which replaced a 2007 Pepper White/Black Cooper S earlier this year.
Other bits & pieces:
* I’m happily married to my Scottish wife Allyson, and have a daughter Shannon who’s about to begin her Senior year at college.
* The other household member is our faithful Golden Retriever Morgan.
* I’m a web developer by day and also maintain numerous web sites in my “spare time”.
* I also like to dabble with logo design, and have come up with a few that clients have actually paid me for!
* I love gadgets – everything from my iTouch to my Garmin Forerunner 405.
* I enjoy trying out new beers and am still trying to pull the perfect espresso shot with my Francis Francis X5 machine. Maybe one day I’ll get it right…
What others are saying about Run Bulldog Run:
This blog & blogger are both top-notch!
Love the new look!
Tracy Lo:
I just came across your blog and am hooked! i wish i was good a runner as you!
I just wanna say that you are an inspiration- i hope i can get as fast and as strong as you.
Good luck with everything! you rock!
Andy:
Steve thanks, you’ve improved my training and saved me the £39 I was going to spend today on a new HR monitor. Thanks! Andy
Wow, Steve, Thanks! Needless to say, I thrive on inspiration. Your blog is a BIG sources of inspiration for me and MANY runners.
