Mar/Apr 2012 - Level Renner

The Dossier Files: Becky Hutchinson The (Semi)Elites
Becky Hutchinson is a pure runner. The personification of The Level creed. She runs to
tap into nature and connect with her body. Evidence? Check out what she says about her
experience at the Exeter (now Gansett) Marathon.
Name: Becky Hutchinson
Age: 30
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 130
Residence: Boston
Occupation: Architect
High School: Amity Regional High School, CT ‘99
College: Brown ‘03
Club: Cambridge Running Club
Avg Miles per Week: 40-70 depending on the season
Notable PR’s
1. Marathon 3:01:40
2. Half Marathon 1:26:50
3. 10K 39:09
4. 5K 18:42
5. 1 Mile 5:22
Favorites
Races:
1. Exeter Marathon, RI (now Gansett Marathon)
2. Mount Washington Road Race, NH
3. 26x1 Mile Marathon Relay, MA
4. Doggie 5K (with my dog!)
Workouts:
1. 5x1 mile @ 10K pace, 1 min rest
2. 8 x 400m @ mile pace; 400m @ marathon pace
3. 40 min “hill” run on the treadmill, holding between 12% and 15% incline
Places to Run:
I run all around Boston and its surroundings, including Cambridge, South Boston,
Charlestown, Newton, Jamaica Plain, the Fells, or wherever my running shoes and friends
take me.
Running Shoe:
Saucony Kinvara
Photo by Justin Verdirame
Workout Songs:
I never listen to music when I run. I enjoy listening to my body and focusing on the
present.
Book:
My two favorite running books are Born to Run and What I Talk About When I Talk About
Running.
Hobbies:
I love to read about architecture and, when lucky, travel to see amazing buildings and
unique urban spaces.
Running Intangibles
Training Philosophy:
Challenge yourself with personal goals but use the camaraderie and motivation of teammates
to achieve them.
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