Shawn Sorensen

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FAVORITE RUNNING OR RACING EXPERIENCE: 

This is a difficult question, there have been so many. I would say finishing the Twin Peaks 25k after getting lost and having tacos with amazing friends was life-changing.


FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: 

Ashland Watershed trail system

FAVORITE POST-RUN EATS/DRINKS: 

Burgers or burritos......or both

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING WHEN YOU'RE NOT RUNNING? 

I enjoy spending quality time with my children and I also love playing the guitar.

YOU CAN ONLY HAVE ONE SONG ON YOUR RUNNING PLAYLIST.  WHAT IS IT? 

I can't even begin to fathom the implications of this question. One song that comes to mind off the top of my head would be Can't Hold Us by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

DREAM RACE OR RUNNING ADVENTURE: 

I would say my dream race or running adventure would be anything that got me on a plane to go to the race.


CURRENT RUNNING KICKS? 

I'm currently breaking in a pair of Adidas Terrex Two Ultra Parley (They were 60% off, which makes them much more comfortable))

WHAT DOES THE WOODLANDS ENDURANCE TEAM MEAN TO YOU? 

The Woodlands Endurance Team means that I am a part of something that I love that is bigger than just myself. It means I have the opportunity to enjoy life doing something I love doing on a platform with others who share similar interests and aspirations in endurance running. I am elated to be a part of this team and can't wait to see what is in store for this upcoming year.

YOUR 2021 RACE CALENDAR (WHAT/WHEN/WHERE ARE YOU PLANNING TO RUN OR RACE?): 

Right now I have signed up for SOB 50 miler here in Ashland in July and Pine to Palm 100 mile in Southern Oregon in September. I hope to add some other events to my calendar now that restrictions are easing and races are starting to happen again.

ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU? 

I currently work as a counselor at an opioid treatment program in Medford helping people to reclaim their lives back from addiction. I also am working towards my Master's degree in Social Work through Portland State University with the goal of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.