Name:  Tony Banovich

Age50 (new age group as of September 3rd!!!)

Hometown:  Originally from Butte.  Lived in Billings for 16 years.  Have lived in Plains for the last 5 years.

Miles Run Per WeekHistorically – 50+.  Currently – 40 to 45

Currently Training For:  Montana Cup on 10/27 and Austin 3M Half-Marathon in January, 2013 – trying to get gauranteed entry qualifying time for 2013 NYC Marathon

Favorite Shoes to Train In:  Old School – Nike Internationalist.  New School – Brooks Cadence.

Favorite Run or Race:  So, so many.  But one of my all time favorite runs is the Pebble Creek Trail in Yellowstone N.P.

Words of Wisdom:  In running (and in life) – Dare To Do Something Great.

Anything Else You Would Like to Add:  Missoula has an amazing running community – anchored by Runners Edge and Run Wild Missoula.  I only wish I had more opportunities to come the 80 miles up-river to run with the Missoulians on a more regular basis.

*Side Note: Tony has put countless hours into our state-wide running community. Thanks, Tony, for all you do!