This is Phone It In, the department where we send a shot list to someone, and then they send the photos back with little captions explaining what we’re looking at. In this issue, we’re featuring one of the biggest running obsessives the world has ever known: Andrew Glaze.
There’s a good chance you already know Andrew from Instagram. He is nuts about running. He’s also a fireman. In fact, he’s the Battalion Chief of The La Verne Fire Department in Southern California. Like all firemen, Andrew works hard—really hard—but he works even harder than your average smoke-eater because when he’s not barrelling into towering infernos or bathing Dalmatians with his shirt off for charity, he’s running ultras. Lots and lots of ultras.
We sent Andrew some prompts. Here’s what he sent back.
Most Recent Photo On Your Phone
Smile, or you're doing it wrong.
Favorite Human
My Dad. Favorite human and the biggest influence on who I am. Taught me about hard work and staying positive.
Where You Are When You're Not Running
I'm probably at work or in cold water. Or both.
Something Cool That Has Fur
My dog, Reese.
The Inside of Your Refrigerator
Inside of my fridge.
The Place You Keep All Your Running Gear
My running/racing gear table.
Something Weird
This mural in Iceland.
A Tattoo or Scar & The Story Behind It
Hiking and running the High Sierra trail. A pole snapped and I went headfirst into a very sharp rock. I was at around 13,000 feet and had to go 30 miles to extricate myself.
Something You Need to Throw Out
I go through a new pair every 2.5 weeks.
Your Proudest Moment
When my son was born. He is 13 now. The teenage years are not for the faint of heart.
