Sarah Prescott
Sarah Prescott, a fixture at most USATF New England Grand Prix races as well as the Mountain Series is a founding member of the Goon Squad Runners, hence the "G" singlet proudly displayed in the photo.
Sarah has been running for over 30 years and calls Concord, New Hampshire home. She prefers races over the half marathon length, but will compete at just about any distance. I know I am one of many women runners who watch that long ponytail disappear ahead of me in races. Since she is not only a very good runner, but also a nice person, it makes it more tolerable than usual to get left behind.
The Goon Squad evolved out of four friends and running partners deciding to make their dedication to running official and inviting their colleagues to join them in a no-dues, no-frills club. All Goons must also have a nickname, and Sarah is known as the Mountain Goat, a well deserved moniker.
Running in a highly competitive division, Sarah routinely places in the top spots in the USATF NE Mountain Series and at the Mount Washington Road Race. In addition to her love of steep grade climbs, Sarah has run 21 marathons, a 50K, and has been an Iron Runner in nine consecutive USATF NE Grand Prix series. Her 3:31:59 in 2008 is her marathon PR and has logged nine Boston Marathon qualifiers.
Perpetually upbeat, Sarah arrives at races ready to go with a plan and a goal. Her focus and joy for the sport are admirable and contagious. Though she is racing to win, she has kind words and encouragement for other participants, even when she is passing them (I speak from personal experience). Look for Sarah at area USATF NE events and beyond, and especially on mountain tops.
[Sarah Prescott's profile is courtesy of Lisa Doucett, Chair, USATF-NE Women's Long Distance Running. Lisa published Sarah's profile initially in the USATF-NE Exchange Zone.
You may (try to) keep up with Sarah on her blog -- Running Sarah.]
