Name: Gina Monteith

Birthday: 3/14/1957

Years running at the time of profile(2001): 10

Occupation: Accounting Assistant

How many miles a week do you run? 35-40

How did you come to join Bayou City?: My husband was a memeber and it seemed like a nice bunch of people to run with.

My proudest running accomplishment is: Running the Tahoe Marathon for personal reasons.

My favorite training run is: Most any!

My favorite race is: Sunmart 50k because it is kicked back and easier on the parts.

My best distance is: 15 miles

I run because: It gives me a calming effect and I need that.

My philosophy for life is: Be happy and kind!

My next goal is: Big Sur

Favorite training food: pasta and all others

When I'm running I think about: How blessed I am to have the wonderful life I have.

The best running advice I could give would be: Enjoy it!

People would be surprised if they knew I: There are no surprises.

The top thing on my dream list is: Continue to travel as much as possible to places I've never been.

If I could have been anything, besides my current occupation it would be: A MILLIONAIRE

Other hobbies besides running: There are other hobbies? Walking my dog (Susie)

I would love to spend the day with: My Mom

The most embarrasing thing that has happened to me is: Running with a bounce sheet hanging out of my shorts.

The most profound thing that has happened in my life is: Being saved!