Featured Runner “Lori Shebesta” January 2019


Lori Shebesta (in her own words): I grew up in Colorado and met my husband, Eric, my senior year of high school. Together we raised two amazing kids, and we are proud grandparents of our three year old grandson Carson. My ultra-running journey started after being inspired watching Eric run his first ultra. Through running ultras I have gained self-confidence, which is something I have struggled with throughout my life. That plays a big role in my motivation to push myself. I look forward to meeting my goals in the coming year and continuing this journey as long as I am able.
THE BASICS
Date of Birth: July 7, 1973
Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri
Currently Residing: Rogersville, Missouri
Marital Status: Married to Eric Shebesta.
Job(s): 17 years with Bass Pro Shops.
Children: Baillie Shebesta and Michael Shebesta
Height: 5’4”
Weight: LOL
Shoe Size: 10
Best Physical Feature: Eyes
Worst Physical Feature: Feet
Religion: Christian
Political Affiliation: I hate politics.
Educational Background: High school graduate.
Personal Strength(s): Self-motivated and strong determination.
Personal Weakness(es): Cursing
Make Of Car You Drive: Ford Fusion
Make Of Car You Would Like To Drive: Ford Edge
Pets: 1 Miniature Pinscher named Jax.
FAVORITES
Favorite Author: I like to read, but I don’t necessarily have a favorite author.
Favorite Book: I read different things, but I don’t have a favorite book.
Favorite Non-running Magazine: Prevention
Favorite Movie: Steel Magnolias
Favorite TV Show: Fixer Upper
Favorite Actor/Actress: Sandra Bullock and Robert De Niro.
Favorite Music: Rock
Favorite Musical Performer: Bono
Favorite Artist: U2
Favorite Spectator Sport: Youth, high school, and college wrestling and tennis.
Favorite Subject in School: English
Favorite Game: Super Scrabble
Favorite Vacation Destination: I haven’t been there yet.
Favorite Time Of Day: Early morning.
Favorite Item Of Clothing: Moccasins
Favorite Non-Running Leisure Activity: Spending time outside.
Favorite Running Shoe: Altra Olympus
Favorite Food/Drink Before An Ultra: Coffee and oatmeal.
Favorite Food/Drink During An Ultra: Bagels and root beer.
Favorite Food/Drink After An Ultra: Tacos and tequila.
Favorite Crew/Pacer Person(s): My husband Eric and daughter Baillie.
Favorite Place To Run: Trails at Busiek State Park.
Favorite Type Of Running Surface: Trail
Favorite Famous Quote: “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela
ULTRA STUFF
Number of Years Running Ultras: 4
Number of Ultras Finished: 13
Best Ultra Performance(s): The Kansas Rails to Trails 50 miler in 2018.
Lori cruising along on the Prairie Spirit Trail!
Most Memorable Ultra: Flatrock 101K in 2018.
Typical Training Week(s) Before A Major Race: Average of 40 miles per week.
Injuries: None
Ultrarunning Idol: Everyone who runs them.
Why Do You Run Ultras: To push myself mentally and physically and to be outdoors.
Advice For Other Ultrarunners: I’m still learning myself, but what I try to do is to take something new from each experience/run and use that to build upon for the next.
ACHIEVEMENTS / GOALS / MEMORIES
Personal Hero: My daughter Baillie.
Personal Philosophy: “Life is short, do whatever makes you fucking happy.”
Short-Term Goal: 100 miles.
Long-Term Goal: I need to make one.
Most Prized Possession: My foot massager.
Most Proud Achievement: Crossing the finish line of Flatrock 101K in April of 2018.
Happiest Memory: The birth of my children.
Greatest Adventure: Pacing my husband Eric, when at Bandera 100K, in Texas hill country.
DISLIKES / FEARS
Least Liked Subject: Politics
Least Liked Household Chore: Cleaning bathrooms.
Pet Peeve(s): Complaining
SPARE TIME
Book Currently Reading: How to Make Sh*t Happen, by Sean Whalen.
Hobbies: Shopping with my daughter, playing scrabble, bird watching.
Collections: Race t-shirts.
What’s Next: Heartland 50 mile and whatever I can squeeze in before then.
Lori “very focused” at FlatRock!
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