A lifetime runner, Anthony has been running for competition and a healthy lifestyle since he was 5 years old. He ran in High School and found promise as a runner, earning 1st team All County and All State recognition. After high school, Anthony based his college years solely focused on academics and soon realized a void. Regaining the inspiration to run again for competition and a healthy life have opened up new doors in his life.
In fall 2010, Anthony entered his first Marathon and finished in sub 3 hours (2:55). He earned 10th place overall and qualified for the Boston Marathon. Through training for the second marathon in Boston, Anthony soon realized the importance of dedication and healthy living. School excelled, while running improved.
At the 115th Boston Marathon, Wind ran a hard fought race in a time of 2:46:28, earning 398 place overall.
Through all this running, Anthony also found a love for cycling as well, competing in the Autumn Classic Duathlon and placing 5th overall and 1st in his age group.
Most recently, Wind trained by putting in many miles for his first Ultra Marathon in New York City, the Knickerbocker 60K. He ran the first 21 miles a little fast with an average 6:10 pace, and then slowed to finish in 10th overall and 1st in his age group in his first Ultra. A satisfying accomplishment and one that will be improved in the future.
Alongside all of the athletic endeavors, Anthony also strives to ensure a healthy community while working at Fleet Feet in Rochester NY. He helps to promote running and activity, and also loves teaching new comers to the sport about more efficient running techniques and most importantly, the benefits of a health conscious life and smart nutritional habits.
In the future, Anthony will continue to go to school, while at the same time maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle and competing in half marathons, marathons, and definitely ultras. His goal for the up and coming year is to increase his speed and base mileage so that the longer events will improve. He will train with a few accomplished athletes in Rochester for part of the next year. Anthony plans on racing more in the next year while representing himself and his sport in a professional, honorable and respectful manner.
