ERIC PORTILLO

ATHLETE & INSPIRATION

We caught up with Eric Portillo and asked him to share his "5 Facts" and this is what he said.

1. I am an avid Runner/Ultra Marathoner (anything beyond a marathon) who currently just finished my first 100 mile race.

2. I am employed with Brooks, the shoe company who focuses on making high quality running shoes. I am a Tech Rep for them in Houston, Texas.

3. I also sing as a hobby on the side. When I’m not running or working, I like to spend some of my time going out to karaoke bars and having a great time singing with friends.

4. I also love watching movies. Another one of my passions is watching as many movies as I can. I used to want to be an actor when I was younger.

5. I started running as a way to deal with my anxiety. I went out on a 10 mile run one day and it slowly became my entire life. I use it now as a way to inspire and give people drive in their lives.

Follow Eric’s Adventures at: @portillos_adventures