Race Team Member Sheridan Ames

Sheridan "51 Cards" Ames
Age: 48
Occupation: Construction, Project Manager

Highly stressed Construction Manager who routinely runs, rides and swims more than the average athlete. Parent of two young adults currently enrolled in college. 2009 was a very emotional and physically challenging year for a number of reasons. Highlights include but are not necessarily limited to finding a new job after being laid off and being able to participate in the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run in Colorado.

What trail running is all about for me:
Over 3 decades of short/long training days, innumerable races of various distances and categories, good/bad weather, injuries of all kinds and sorts, innumerable people (good and bad) have taught me that I’m in this because it’s what I love to do. It is my passion. Long hours in the woods allow me to get away from phones and out of the yelling range of others. I meld into the forest at every opportunity.

 

Comments and Musings: Run trails because you love being there. Don’t litter. Pick up the trash left by others. Give blood more often. Take a “newbie” out on your favorite trail and share the experience. Stop to enjoy the view, often. Pay it forward - volunteer to help at races and support the sponsors who allow us to run and race in relative comfort.

Lifelong Running Goals:
Being able to continue to run throughout my lifetime. I still have a real desire to compete in the Leadville 100, Devil’s Backbone 50 Mile, Bridger Ridge Run and possibly a stage race in South America or Europe. I want to do a sub-3 hour (road) marathon. I really want to write more about the races I do.

Ames’ Race Tip #7G:
"Watch the traffic; the light will never hit you."

Claim to Fame:
Ran rim to rim, to rim of Grand Canyon. Alone.

  2008 Races and Notable Accomplishments:
SweetH20 50K-1st Overall (RRCA Southern Region Male Open Champion)
Shadow of the Giants 50K
Big South Fork 17.5 Trail Run (1st-Age Group)
Upchuck 50K

2009 Race Accomplishments:
Hog Pen Hill Climb
Southern 6
Scenic City Marathon
Rat Race 4.5 Mile Swim
3 Day Stage Race
Gore Tex Trans Rockies Trail Race (6 days, 113 Miles)
Big South Fork Trail Run
Signal Mountain Pie Run
Upchuck 50K

Race Calendar for 2010:
Race Calendar for 2010 is still under review and assessment due to ongoing knee issues.