Trails of Glory


Welcome to Trails of Glory brought to you by The Trail Aficionado. This is the best place to get insight, learn trail running secrets, and discover new and unusual trails around the country. Follow the rest of my page with links to interesting running events locally and nationally. Read race reports, trail reviews and stories. Find informative posts on training methods, injuries, and running gear.



Please send me comments and suggestions to help make this a better page at: trailchase@gmail.com





My Running Resume

ATHLETIC RESUME

CHASE DUARTE
972 N Davidson Canyon Rd
Vail, Arizona 85641
520-907-6557
trailchase@gmail.com
Age: 44 DOB 30May1967

Introduction:
The majority of my athletic endeavors have been in the sport of endurance running. I started running in high school cross country and track in the early 1980s. I enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and then joined the Army National Guard in 1989 where I have worked full-time for 26 years. Currently I am employed with the Arizona Army National Guard in Tucson as an Armament Officer for an attack aircraft maintenance battalion.

I have been a member of the All-National Guard Marathon Team since 1992. I started running for the team as part of the Minnesota National Guard and then moved to Arizona in 1994. I travel extensively with the Guard team and compete in the marathon, half-marathon and relay team competitions. I also have competed on the Guard’s Biathlon and Pentathlon teams. I am a trained and practicing Army Master Fitness Trainer. I evaluate soldiers who cannot meet physical fitness and/or weight standards and then provide a training schedule and monitor their progress.

I started running ultra-distance races in 1997 and have completed in over 60 events since then. I am active in the running community as a member of the Tucson Trail Runners. I have written many trail and race reviews as well as training articles. My interests also include reading books, camping and gardening. My wife Trish, and I have been married 15 years. She is an avid runner also. We travel throughout the Western U.S. mainly and experience what the outdoors has to offer. We purchased a fitness center franchise and have plans to open the business in our home area of Vail in the near future.

Personal Records:
Distance Time Year
1600               4:32         1995
2 mile              9:34         1997
5K                 14:53        1996
10K               32:10        1994
13.1 Mile       1:10:02     1998
Marathon       2:33:28     1997
50K               3:35          2003
50 Mile          6:43          1998
100 Mile        22:55        2008


Accomplishments:
I am 5 foot 8 inches tall and weigh 160 pounds. I focus on strength and endurance training and overall body fitness. My main goal is staying healthy and longevity in competitive running. Currently I am focusing on leg turnover and training to run sub 1:20 in the half marathon leading to a 2:45 in the full marathon as a Masters division runner. Some past wins and high placements are listed below:

1992 – Vadnais Heights 10K, MN                                                            1st
1994 – Tucson Jewish Community Center 10K, AZ                                   1st
1994 – National Guard Veterans Day 5K, Phoenix, AZ                             1st
1995 – National Guard Veterans Day 5K, Phoenix, AZ                             1st
1995 – Jesse Owens 1-mile Award / Phoenix New Times 10K                  1st
1996 – Mica Mountain Marathon, Tucson, AZ                                          1st
1996 – Special Olympics Benefit 5K, Tucson, AZ                                     1st
1996 – National Guard Veterans Day 5K, Phoenix, AZ                             1st
1997 – Mica Mountain Marathon, Tucson, AZ                                          1st
1997 – Crown King 50K, Crown King, Arizona (4:35)                             1st
1997 – Lincoln Marathon, Lincoln, Nebraska (2:33)                                 3rd
1997 – Air Force Marathon, Dayton, Ohio (2:36)                                     6th
1997 – Mazatzals Trail Race 18M, Sunflower, Arizona                             1st
1997 – National Guard Veterans Day 5K, Phoenix, AZ                            1st
1998 – Disney Half-Marathon, Orlando, Florida (1:14)                             4th
1998 – Tucson Half-Marathon, Tucson, Arizona (1:10)                             1st
1998 – Sunmart 50 Mile, Huntsville, Texas (6:43)                                     5th
2000 – Across the Years 24 hr, Queen Creek, Arizona 92 miles               8th
2000 – 4th of July 10K, Chester, California                                              2nd
2001 – Afton 50K, Afton, Minnesota (4:37)                                             4th
2001 – El Tour 10K, Tucson, Arizona (35:10)                                          3rd
2001 – Mica Mountain Marathon, Tucson, AZ                                         1st
2003 – Pemberton 50K, Fountain Hills, Arizona (3:35)                             2nd
2003 – Crown King 50 Mile, Crown King, Arizona (8:16)                        1st
2003 – Lost Dutchman Marathon, Apache Junction, AZ (2:48)                 4th
2003 – Tahoe Rim Trail 50 Mile, Tahoe City, Nevada (9:02)                    2nd
2004 – Davis Monthan AFB 5K, AZ                                                        1st
2004 – Grasslands 50 Mile, Decatur, Texas (7:17)                                    3rd 
2005 – Spring Cross Country Classic 5K, AZ                                           1st
2005 – Tombstone 10K, Tombstone, Arizona                                           1st
2005 – Sole Run 50K, Oracle, Arizona                                                     2nd
2006 – Bear Creek 50K, Lynchburg, Virginia (4:55)                                 1st
2006 – Choc-o-Bunny 50K, VA                                                              1st
2006 – Mica Mountain Marathon, Tucson, AZ                                         1st
2006 – Moose Mountain Marathon, Superior, Minnesota                         4th
2008 – St. Jude Memphis Half-Marathon, Memphis, Tennessee               1st Age Group
2008 – Prescott 4th of July 10K, Masters Winner, AZ                             2nd overall
2009 – Tanque Verde Tech Trek 10K, AZ                                              1st
2009 – Pemberton 50K, Masters Winner, Fountain Hills, AZ                   2nd overall
2010 – Run w/Donna for Breast Cancer Half-Marathon, FL                     Masters Winner
2010 – Nogales Half-Marathon, AZ                                                         1st
2010 – Mica Mountain Marathon, Tucson, AZ                                         1st

100-Mile Completions

2006 – Western States 100 Mile, Squaw Valley, Nevada                        24:35    55th out of 399
2007 – Wasatch 100 Mile, Salt Lake City, Utah                                      30:15    56th out of 236
2008 – Javelina 100 Mile, Fountain Hills, Arizona                                    22:55    17th out of 147
2009 – Bear 100, Logan, Utah                                                                30:38    44th out of 134

This is just a partial list of top finishes in a variety of locations. If not a top ten finisher then I always place in my age group especially now that I am over 40 years old. I have travelled to and competed in many other locations such as Helsinki, Finland; Juneau, Alaska; Kauai, Hawaii; Saskatchewan, Canada and Nijmegan, Holland.

I am planning several events over the next couple of years to include Hardrock 100, Silverton, Colorado; Angeles Crest 100 in Southern California; Leadville 100 in Colorado; and to continue competing for the National Guard. I captained a 9-person, 204 mile relay team in 2011 at the Texas Independence Relay; we placed 4th out of 135 teams and won the “Honorary Texan” award. As you can see, I have a wide variety of experience, exposure, and talent in the running community. Hopefully I can provide what your company is looking for in a representative. Thank you.