Name: Joseph Kulak    

Event: Trail Ultramarathon

Hometown: Currently lives in Lakewood, CO; born and raised in Philadelphia, PA

Sponsor(s): Nike ACG

Date of birth: 11/12/67

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 155 - 160 lbs

Years running: 24

Running specialty: Trail 100 milers

Career Accomplishments: 59 ultras and marathons (21 100 milers); Completed the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning in 2003 (Vermont 100, Western States 100, Leadville Trail 100, and Wasatch Front 100), setting a new record in the process; Also in 2003, completed The Last Great Race (Grand Slam, plus Old Dominion 100 and Angeles Crest 100), setting a new record; USATF Male Ultarunner of the Year - Ted Corbitt Award (2003); Trail Runner Magazine Male Trail Runner of the Year (2003)

Running achievement I am most proud of: My first 100 miler finish (Leadville Trail 100 in 1997); balancing family, life and running.

Why I run: It is a positive outlet and great way to explore the outdoors.

Future Goals: Continue to balance family and life and stay healthy.

Favorite quote: "Carpe Diem"

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