Erica Hill

Do you have a quote that guides, inspires, or embodies your training/racing/life?
Carpe Diem –seize the day

What is your favorite post-race meal?
Frozen yogurt

What is your must-have piece of running gear?
My watch.

Do you have a training philosophy?
Enjoy each moment. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. No one ever said this was going to be easy. 

What is your favorite place to run?
By my house in Robinswood Park, Bellevue. Great dirt trails that wind through blueberry farms.

Why do you run?
It gives me joy, confidence, peace, and sanity. Running offers amazing bonds - it brings together wonderful people.

What animal do you most resemble in your racing and why?
My nickname in high school was Tigger. So maybe a very bouncy little tiger? I try to keep a very positive and upbeat attitude about running, racing and all of the joys that running brings to life.

What is your favorite activity, when not running?
Enjoying time with my husband John Hill, daughters, Zia(41/2) and Kalea(2) coaching high school XC and track, teaching English, working on my National Boards for teaching, spending time with friends and family. I also love to read. I just finished the Dragon Tattoo series.

Complete the sentence: If I was stranded in a hotel room with one movie and one book, they would be…
The Color Purple and Pride & Prejudice