David Purinton

Full Name: David Purinton

Email: Purinton@Arilion.com

PR's:

• 10K -33:31
• Half Marathon -1:13:54
• Marathon -2:37:32

Community Involvement:
HTC President & Webmaster, Deacon and active member of Southwood Presbyterian Church where I serve as a property steward, usher, and Sunday school teacher and member of the Children’s Ministry Committee. I have also coached basketball and baseball for my son’s teams

Short term and Long Term Running Goals:
Run to the best of my ability and continue to be a liaison for running in the Huntsville community.

Brief Bio:
David began running seriously in his native state of Maine and has been running for 20+ years. He has raced every distance from the 1 mile to the ultra, both on roads and trails. He has been the top local finisher in the Rocket City Marathon a number of times and has won the HTC Grand Prix 6 times, consecutively. David has trained consistently throughout this period, except for a time of close to a year in 1999-2000 when he was diagnosed with a navicular stress fracture that required surgical intervention. His return to running was accompanied by a renewed interest in cycling which he now incorporates into his training. David has served the Huntsville Track Club as a race director, treasurer, and is currently serving his third term as president. He is happily married to his wife, Clare, and they have two children, Ben and Maggie.