Eric Schranz

Age: 37

How long have you been running? Since elementary school.

How often do you race?  6-10 times/year.

Weekly mileage? A very inconsistent 50 mpw.

Favorite race? Lithia Loop Trail Marathon.

Favorite trail?  Flume Trail in Lake Tahoe.

Favorite shoe?  Brooks Green Silence (RIP) for road or Montrail Rogue Fly for the trails.

Favorite distance? Either 50 miles or 12 hours, but I’m best around 30k.

Preferred terrain?  Rolling and groomed single track.

Best performance?  2011 Lithia Loop  3:24.

Bucket list race?  Tarawera 100k in New Zealand.

Favorite beer? Russian River Supplication.

If I wasn’t running, I’d be… Taking road trips with my family.

Favorite aid station meal?  Handful of M&Ms, gummy bears and a coke.

What do you do in real life?  URP and stay at home dad.