Name: Gary Henry
Date of birth: 6-29-56
Place of birth: Los Angeles
Current address: Lawrence KS
Email address: 3dogs1475@sbcglobal.net
Occupation: Writer
Marital status: Married
Children: 2 dogs, no kids
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 150 lbsBest feature (physical): Slender
Worst feature: Love handlesEducational background: BA, Theater, VA Wesleyan College
Favorite author: Steinbeck
Favorite book: Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry
Favorite non-running magazine: Fantasy & Science Fiction
Favorite movie: K2
Favorite television show: Sopranos
Favorite music: Rock-n-Roll
Favorite musical performer: Beatles
Favorite artist:Monet
Hobbies: Running, writing, reading
Collections: dinosaurs, books
Make of car you drive: Nissan 4x4 pickup truck '94
Make of car you would like to drive:
Favorite spectator sport: Pro football
Favorite time of day: Now
Favorite item of clothing you own: 2003 Heartland 100 shirt
Most prized possession: DogsPersonal philosophy: Do it now. If you can't be charming, be useful. Just keep moving; time takes care of the rest.
Achievement of which you are most proud: 1300 Mile hike from Indianapolis to Boulder, CO with my dog Gummy Bear.
Favorite subject in school: Literature
Least-liked subject: Biology
Least-liked household chore: Scrubbing floors
Pets: 2 mutts
Pet peeve: Loud, obnoxious runners in the pristine early hours of a long race through scenic country.
Favorite nonrunning leisure activity: Reading
Greatest fear: Falling
Happiest memory: Being reunited with me dog Gummy Bear after 18 months.
Secret ambition/fantasy: Buckle at Badwater
Personal strengths: Persistent
Personal weaknesses: Stubborn Running
Years running: Nine years of 1/2 marathon or longer
PRs: Sub 4 Pikes Peak Half, Pikes Peak Double
Sub 26 Heartland 2003
8:02 Solo Brew to Brew 2003
Years running ultras: 3
Number of ultras finished: 2
Best ultra performance: Heartland 2003
Most memorable ultra performance: DNF at Leadville, 2003 at 76.5 miles
Typical training week: Varies
Injuries: Prone to shin splints
Favorite ultra(s): HEARTLAND !!
Favorite running shoes: New Balance Trail Runners
Favorite food/drinks during an ultra: Varies
Favorite handler: My spouse, Karen
Favorite place to run: Colorado
Favorite type of running surface: Trail
Ultrarunning idol(s): Eric Steele !
Why do you run ultras? Can't help it.
Short-term goal: Finish this questionairre
Long-term goal: Retire and do what I like.Favorite ultra quote(s): "Keep moving; time takes care of everything else." - Me
Comments: Heartland 100 is Ultra-racing's best kept secret.