Mike Cannon

Q: When did you begin running and why?
I began running regularly in 1981 as an Army Lieutenant in Germany as I was enjoying the German cuisine and beer a bit too much.

Q: How did you find out about DCRR and when did you join?
I joined in 2007 when I returned to the United States from deployment, and it looked like we wouldn’t be moving anymore for Army assignments.

Q: What are you training for right now?
The SHF Potomac River Marathon on May 1, 2016. I’m trying to re-qualify for Boston. I missed and attempt to do so at Erie last September.

Q: What is the toughest run or race you’ve ever participated in?
The Honolulu City Lights 5K race in 1995. This was my longest competitive race.

Q: What’s your favorite part about being a DCRR member?
I love the Bunion Derby and Snowball Series races and most importantly the people in the club.

Q: What’s your favorite route in the area?
Bluemont Trail in Arlington

Q: What’s the most important lesson running has taught you?
Be humble. Don’t get too full of yourself. There is always someone much faster and better trained than the rest of us.

Q: What race day traditions do you have?
Always warm up for 20-30 minutes. I don’t want to start racing unless I have a slight sweat going.

Q: What’s your proudest running moment?
Three Boston Marathons

Q: What’s your life like outside of running?
Landscaping at the house and keeping my car spotless. I am very fastidious about my car. Don’t know why.

Q: What is one thing you wouldn’t run without?
My car key when I’m at races and house key during training runs and my watch as I time all of my training runs (good or bad).