1. What inspires you to run? For me, running is very therapeutic; I use the time to unwind and leave all that is bothering me on the pavement. If my having a bad day or even a great day, running always makes the day better! 2. When did you start running? I started running when…
Category: Runner of the Month
Karl Huchthausen – January Runner of the Month
1. What inspires you to run? I run for many reasons. 1) Running is life therapy. Something about when it is just you and the road or trails, your worries melt away. 2) I run to stay healthy. My dad passed away of a heart attack when I was a young boy and I want…
Patty Bockenfeld – December Runner of the Month
Okie dokie, here’s my Top 5 & fun fact 1: What inspires me to run Potential Zombie apocalypse; you just need to be faster than slowest person around you. But after that, I find inspiration all around me from daily things like being a role model for my grand daughter to knowing my physical pain…
John Gerald Sefcik – October Runner of the Month
1. What inspires you to run? Like many runners, I run for the health benefits. Running as a sport offers stress release, positive outlook on life, enjoyment of the outdoors and camaraderie of the running family. My hope is that I will be able to continue running until I can’t walk anymore. 2. When…
Jenny Little – September Runner of the Month
1. What inspires you to run? I really love to exercise. I mean REALLY. I find that running moves me to a new level of exercise. Not only does it challenge my body, it challenges my mind (especially on those fast runs, or those long ones). I also love the community aspect of running with…
Crystal Messersmith – August Runner of the Month
1. What inspires you to run? I’m inspired to run for multiple reasons, my friend Marc Rapp, Special Olympic and Para Olympic athletes. 2. When did you start running? I started running in 2011. 3. Favorite post-race meal? One of my favorite post race meals is Torchys Taco’s. 4. Favorite race. This is an easy…
Shantini Supramaniam – July Runner of the Month
1. What inspires you to run? I have multiple inspirations. Someone recently asked me whether I run for the socialization or for the exercise and I would say that it is 80% socialization, 20% exercise. Some of my closest friends are runners and the main reason I run is to socialize with them – I…
Matthew Robinson – June Runner of the Month
What inspires you to run? Running inspires me on many different levels. I enjoy the physical benefits running provides me. At 48, being able to run the paces I run and accomplishing marathon PR’s inspires me. Most of all, running with my MRC training friends. To be able to run with very accomplished runners is…
Tim Leeth – May Runner of the Month
It’s gonna be May runner is Tim Leeth. What inspires you to run? Depends on the day. Having a goal, and putting in the work to get there. The accomplishments of the amazing people that I have been able to meet. Keeps me out of the bar/casino/club/etc. Excuse to eat the double burger and have…
Jessica McNalley – April Runner of the Month
This month’s runner of the month is Jessica McNalley. 1.What inspires you to run? I’m inspired by the many gifts running gives you in return for your work. I have learned that running clears my head and heart from many trials and I have made so many amazing friends. I recently heard that at a…