Tony Petrarca, Assistant Coach

No Boundaries 0-5K and No Boundaries 10k Fleet Feet Running Club Syracuse

Favorite quote?
“Pain is necessary… Embrace the pain!” 

How long have you been running with Fleet Feet?
Since 2015!

Favorite running shoe at the moment or all time? Or if you could be any shoe, what would it be and why?
Favorite Running shoe is the a toss up between the Saucony Ride and the Karhu Ikoni.

Favorite local route or areas to run?
Anywhere at Green Lakes. The calm and peaceful running paths make the experience worth it.

Favorite race?
Boilermaker 

Can you remember how you got started running?
I started running while serving in the Army and grown thru the discipline to find the happiness running brings me.

Tips for a beginner runner or someone just starting?
Be patient and don't get discouraged.

Why do you continue to run?
I run to stay in shape and as a outlet to decompress from day to day activities.

Favorite song/audiobook/podcast or running playlist?
Any thing 90's or early 2000 Hip Hop

Go-to run outfit or favorite piece of gear/apparel?
Brooks running shorts.

Trail or road?
Trail , The challenge and the feeling of accomplishment after you complete your first trail run.

What are you doing when you’re not running or at Fleet Feet?
Spending time with my family.

Do you have any superstitions or particular running routines?
I run better on a empty stomach and only eat pasta the night prior.

Special Talent aside from being awesome?
I can remember songs and who wrote the songs after only hearing it a few times. Along with Movie quotes.

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No Boundaries 0-5K Running, Walking Training or No Boundries 10K programs
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