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"I just want to say that Protech is awesome! I just returned from the Nuevo Leon Adventure Race in Mexico. We put Protech on every morning at 5 a.m., headed out the door, and raced all day. I put mine on my face and neck and some on my arms (I know it is intended for the face but it works great anywhere). Everyday we were exposed to INTENSE sun, especially the first day when we were on a long exposed bike section. My face didn’t get burned at all! Usually I come back from adventure races and lose the whole top layer of skin on my face, but my skin is in great shape and people have told me that my face looks pretty good for having gone through the gates of hell down there. Thanks Protech!"

-Dave Mackey

Andy Jones-Wilkins 2nd place, Western States 100 (2005)

“I have used Protech Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30+ all season and it is outstanding. I spend most of my time running through exposed countryside and Protech consistently provides maximum protection with minimum hassle. I used it at Western States and Angeles Crest this year and it was perfect. It allows my skin to breathe, doesn’t sting your eyes when you sweat, and it stays on through an entire 100 mile race! Furthermore, it is not sticky or oily like many of the other products out there. I love Protech and wouldn’t think of using anything else.”

- Andy Jones-Wilkins

Andy was born and raised on the east coast before moving west in 1996. From there he began his ultrarunning career after discovering the rugged, mountainous trails of Arizona. Upon moving to Northern California in 2001 he began participating in 100 mile races which he soon discovered was his strongest distance. The trails of Northern California have proven to be quite good to Andy as he has steadily made his way into the elite level of 100 mile trail races over the past five years.

In their own words...

Running achievement I am most proud of: 2nd place, WS 100, 2005.
Why I run: To stay connected to the gift.
Future Goals: Top 3 in WS 100, Masters course record in WS 100, complete Hardrock 100, run under 21 hours at Wasatch, complete the Grand Slam.
Favorite quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."
Events: Ultramarathons
Height:  6'0''
Weight:  170 lbs.
Born: 09/25/67 in Hyannis, MA
Current Residence: Ketchum, ID
College: Hamilton College, 1989
Profession: School Headmaster
Sponsor: Montrail

PR:

• Marathon - 2:38
• 50 km- 3:55
• 50 Mile - 6:55
• 100 km - 9:10
• 100 Mile - 14:57

Career Highlights:

• 2003 & 2005 Angeles Crest 100 - 2nd place
• 2004 Western States - 8th place
• 2005 Rocky Racoon 100 - 2nd place
• 2005 Western States 100 - 2nd place
• 2005 Where's Waldo 100 km Trail Race - 1st place - course record 11:09 2005 Mt. Diablo 50 km Trail Race - 1st place - course record 5:10 2006 USA 100 Mile Trail Champion - Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Trail Race 2006 Western States - 7th place (only runner to finish top 10 in '04, '05, and 06)
• 2006 Wasatch 100 Mile – 4th Place