Subject: BIO: Suzi Cope 26 Feb 2002
From: Suzi Cope <4suzi@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:40:13 -0600

Name: Suzi Cope
 Completed my first 100,  Western States '85, as Suzi Clark.
 The next 30+ 100's were run as Suzi Thibeault, thus the Suzi "T" name.
 Finished Umstead 100 '99 as Suzi Shearer.
 Completed Sulfur Springs 100 2001 as Suzi Cope
 Current world record for most 100 mile finish name changes

Address: 3550 Carmel Court  Southlake TX 76092
   On Lake Grapevine, near Dallas and Ft. Worth
   817-410-2401   FAX 817-410-2301

E-mail: 4suzi@ix.netcom.com

Occupation: RETIRED    [;)] former Veterinary Technician and Travel Agent

Height:  The only thing that has not changed. 5'4"  (taller than Gary
 Cantrell believes)

Weight:  weight is something I've always had trouble with, being an
 impatient person by nature.

Birthplace:  Hollywood, California

Date of birth:  9-5-47

Years running:  23 years

Years running ultras: 17 years

Shoes I run in:  Adidas Brahma women's 8.5

Favorite running surface: downhill dirt

Some ultras I have completed:
 Over 100 ultra completions, including Barkley Fun Run, Hardrock 100, Grand Slam,
 Laurel Highlands, What Mi Wok 100K, and most of the 100's, including 27
 official 100 mile finishes.

Ultra achievement I am most proud of:
 Upon recent reflection I'd have to say I'm most proud of the endurance
 effort required to complete Hardrock.  Not just the single event, but
 the six years of dedication required.  Now I look back and see the
 sacrifices made, like other races missed, time and money spent, and the
 tremendous effort to prepare again each year for "one more try".  After
 completing 16 100's without a DNF, Hardrock '92 was a BIG surprise when
 I dropped at 92 miles.  I'm very proud of my eventual "official"
 completion in '97 after a DNF at 75 miles, two at 92 miles, and one
 unofficial finish 5 minutes over the 48 hour cutoff.

Ultra I haven't done but really want to:
 I've thought about trying to collect the 100's that I have not tried.
 Massanutten Mountain and Blackhills beckon, and now there are new
 additions each year.  Now I'm make one 100 completion annually the goal.

Typical training week:
 Ideally my training week includes at least three days of scuba diving in
 a sunny destination, but I now cross train with sailing.

Injury history: Blessedly this answer can be brief.  Few.

Favorite ultra foods:
 There is always something "new".   I liked real food for any run that
 takes over 8-10 hours.  FAST food though is best as a liquid, and my
 fastest food ever, is CLIP II

 SUCCEED! Electrolyte Capsules are the BEST addition to any ultra
 nutrition plan.

Favorite ultra beverages:  CLIP  and water

Things I like most about ultras:
 The challenge of survival.  A chance to use the basic mental and
 physical skills we possess, in a manner
 only slightly enhanced by modern influence.

Things I hate most about ultras:  Sleep Deprivation

What got me started doing ultras:  Helen Klein proved to me that I could
 run farther if I ran slower.

Why I do ultras: Consistent goal setting, ultimate fitness program,
 socialization, world travel, weight control and strength training.

Where I found out about the list:  my friend, Gene Thibeault

Favorite ultra quote:  DNF = "Did Nothing Fatal"  I said it first, and I
 still live by it  [;)]