Name: Paul Stofko      

Event: Ultramarathons

Hometown: Chesterton, IN    

Sponsor(s): Montrail, Hammer Nutrition

Date of birth: 1/21/76

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 160 lbs

Years running: 13 Years; 5 years of ultras

Running specialty:  Trail runs from 10K to 100 miles.

Career Accomplishments: 23 hours and 32 minutes at Western States 100-Miler (2004); 2nd place finishes at McNaughton 30-Mile Trail Run in Pekin, IL (2003, 2004); 3rd overall at Chicago 50/50 50-Miler (2003); Won Bride of Zoy 15K in Chesterton, IN (2004).

Running achievement I am most proud of:  Breaking 24 hours at Western States 100.

Why I run: : I believe we all have a burning passion in our hearts that must be expressed. I express my passion through running. I look forward to testing the limits of my body both mentally and physically. We must carry that same passion throughout our lives.

Future Goals: To win overall in a major ultra race.

Favorite quote:  "A life without passion is no life at all."

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