Jason Pallen
Team Running Free Alumni
Age: 53
Member Since: 2015
Occupation: National Account Manager
Home: Barrie, Ontario
About Me: Small city runner who can be found struggling up the hills of a town near you.
Sports: Running, hockey and golf.
Athletic Goals: Train as much as I can and race often spending more times running trails and trail races.
My most catastrophic racing experience was: 10k into the Barrie Waterfront Half Marathon I realized the wheels were coming off ... resorted to gutting it out and enjoy the view working back to my family at the finish line.
My most memorable racing experience was: Being passed by a guy wearing a Batman costume at the Goodlife Toronto Half Marathon.
Favourite Racing Gear: New Balance 880 shoes. EC3D Compression calf sleeves. Nathan Speed 2 waist belt. Running Free Hat.
Favourite Race: Around The Bay
Favourite Race Food: GU gels. Clif Bars.
Athlete Website/Blog: http://alconagnome.ca
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