Carl Smith

Full Name: Carl Smith

Email – carls28@juno.com

PRs:

Mile (5:02), 5K (17:30), 10K (36:15), 15K (56:00), 1/2M (1:23), M (3:06)

Community Involvement:

Maintains HTC volunteer database; involved with timing/scoring for HTC and other local events; coordinates Cotton Row Run finish area set up; active in Asbury United Methodist Church and supports daughter Katie’s basketball team and Girl Scout activities.

Short-Term/Long-Term Running Goals:

Run 18:00 5K again, add mileage going into spring so Cotton Row 10K doesn’t “chew me up” as in recent years; “listen” to my body and ease up sooner for recovery as necessary.

Bio:

Age 44, born in Jackson, TN.  Started running in 1979 (in Nike waffle trainers).  Earned Mechanical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech in 1985.  Worked in Los Angeles for 5 years and moved to the Huntsville area in 1991.  Married to wife Lynn who runs, but stays away from racing.  One daughter Katie, age 10, who loves basketball and swimming.  Back and knee injuries led to more HTC volunteer activity in the late 90’s.  Enjoys giving back to the community in support of healthy activity through running and other sports.