Ben Hackett

Hometown: Thornhill

Years running: 4

First race‎: Scotiabank half marathon (first from when I got back into road running)

Most Memorable Moment from a race: Not being able to walk up a hill after my first marathon

Worst running conditions that you’ve faced: Blizzard during a cross-country race in high school

Your favourite race and why: Gravenhurst triathlon: you start the race by jumping off a steamship in the middle of the lake

All-time favourite running shoes: New balance 890

Pre-race breakfast: Banana

Post race splurge reward meal: Pizza and beer

When I’m not running I’m‎: Cycling