Name: Eric Clifton

Events: Ultra, Trail, Mountain, and Road Races from 5 km -135 miles

Height: 5'10" 

Weight: 138 lbs.

PRs: Charlotte Observer Marathon: 2:31 (1994); JFK 50 Mile Trail: 5:46 (1994); Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Trailrail: 13:16 (1996) 

Born: 6/11/58 in Albuquerque, NM 

Current Residence: Albuquerque, NM 

High School: Northeast Guilford HS (1976) 

College: UNC-Greensboro (1979) 

Club: The Pseudonyms 

Sponsor: Montrail Regional Sponsorship

Career Highlights:

1 - Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile - 13:16 
2 - JFK 50 Mile - 5:46 

3 - Badwater 135 Mile - 27:49

In their own words... 

Running achievement I am most proud of: My competitive longevity in the sport of ultrarunning.

Why I run: For the joy found in freedom of movement, to exceed my perceived limits.

Future Goals: Try to keep doing what I do.

Favorite quote: When you can't run, it's time to die. - The Seven Samurai

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