Name: Laura Haefeli

Event: Mountain and Trail Running

Hometown: Del Norte, CO

Sponsor(s):  Teva, Honey Stinger

Date of birth: 10/15/67

Height: 5'3"

Weight: 104 lbs.

Years running: 24

Running specialty:  Mountains and trails, some cross country and road racing.

Career Accomplishments:  USATF Mountain Runner of the Year (2004); Won USATF 10K Trail National Champion in Vail, CO (2004); 2nd at USATF Mountain Running National Championships at Mt. Washington, New Hampshire (2004); Won Vail Hill Climb in Vail, CO (2004); USATF Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team Member (2004); 15th overall (2nd American) at World Mountain Running Trophy (2004), Team Bronze Medalist - the best finish ever by an American team in the WMRT; Summer Biathlon: seven-time national champion, seven-time U.S. Team member, six-time World Championship Team Member, placed first American in each World Championship; PR's: 5K - 16:50, 10K - 34:47, 5 Mile - 27:32.

Running achievement I am most proud of:  Being a part of the 2005 USATF Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team (what a neat team of women I had the opportunity to be a team with!), and winning the bronze medal as a Team.

Why I run:  Because, I love it! I feel good when I'm done, when I have accomplished goals, and just being in shape. I love the people, too. There's just something about being around runners - we love to work hard, and then have fun! I like to feel that sense of accomplishment.

Future Goals:  Win the 2005 10K Trail National Championships and make the 2005 USATF Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team.

Favorite quote:   "Run like the wind, Laura!" - My mom, when I was in high school (and still, whenever she watches my sister or I race).

Additional comments/thoughts: My favorite running has always been trails; it's so enjoyable just to be out there and enjoy nature, the trail, and all the gifts from above.

04/05