Daily Archives: May 16, 2022

What is your current Board Position? At Large Member

How long have you been running and how long have you been a member of Indy Runners? I have been running for almost 25 years on and off. Started in middle school and continued
through high school and while at Butler. I’ve been part of Indy Runners for about 3 years or
so now.

Are you originally from the Indianapolis area? I am originally from Cincinnati, OH but relocated here after going to Butler.

Do you listen to anything while running?  If so, what? I am lucky enough to usually have a group to run with, even in the early weekday hours, so we have spirited conversation.

What is your favorite distance/race? My favorite race is probably the marathon. I have completed 12 in the last 11 years, and it always seems to draw me back in.

What do you enjoy most about Indy Runners? The club provides a lot of opportunities for runners of all different abilities. It’s truly focused on bringing people together to run, no matter what their pace is.

What is your favorite route to run? I have a route that goes from my house through downtown and along the White River trail near the zoo. It covers a lot of the city, and usually I will catch the sunrise coming up behind the city in the mornings.

What is your favorite running book/movie? Fight Club – “I ran. I ran until my muscles burned and my veins pumped battery acid. Then I ran some more. ”

What is your current Board Position? Webmaster

How long have you been running and how long have you been a member of Indy Runners? I’ve been running for 26 years but joined Indy Runners and Walkers in 2002.

Are you originally from the Indianapolis Area? I grew up just north of Indy.

Do you listen to anything while running?  If so, what? I almost always run outside and prefer to be able to hear nearby cars, so I don’t listen to music or podcasts while running.

What is your favorite distance/race? I’ve raced way more half marathons than any other distance, so I’d say I prefer that distance. However, my favorite race was probably the Siberian Express trail race in Danville, IL. It’s held the first Saturday in January, meaning that the weather conditions vary greatly from year to year. After the race, participants are invited to an after party where lunch is served.

Do you have any goals for the upcoming year? I’ve been trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon for almost 20 years. However, I’ve yet to qualify. This year, I’ve been training all-out in preparation for making a final(?) qualifying attempt this Fall. 

Why did you begin running? I got talked into donating blood during my junior year of college, and I found out that my cholesterol was barely in the normal range. I decided to start running to help ensure it didn’t go up

What advice would you give to beginning runners? Seek out the knowledge of experienced runners around you so that you can avoid making the same mistakes we’ve made

What is your favorite route to run? I used to like a six mile route on the trails at Eagle Creek, but I was born with a medical condition that now makes my legs feel heavy when I run. I therefore avoid trails with roots to lessen the chance of tripping. I instead periodically run the roads in the park.

What is your proudest running moment? I’ll list two of them:

• I set a half marathon PR of 1:24:50 (6:29 mins/mile pace) many years ago.
• As part of a competition at work that was supposedly to promote health, they offered a prize for whoever could do the most steps on a specific Saturday. (We all had been given Fitbits to count steps.) I won the competition with 104,000+ steps. Part of the day was spent participating in our club’s “Run the Monon” 20 mile run. However, I particularly remember walking through the neighborhoods near me after 11:00pm that evening, so tired that I was veering from side-to-side.

What might club members find surprising about you? I’m not very athletic overall. Growing up, I tried three different sports: baseball, soccer, and basketball. If there were multiple levels of leagues, I was always in the lowest league.

What is your current Board Position? Director of Sponsorship

How long have you been running and how long have you been a member of Indy Runners? I started running to lose weight in 2018 but really started to become a more serious runner in 2020. I became a member in 2020.

Are you originally from the Indianapolis Area? No, I am from southern California

Do you listen to anything while running?  If so, what? I love listening to podcasts. Mostly on sports, news and pop culture. The only time I listen to music while running is during a workout long run to stay motivated.

What is your favorite distance/race? I’ve never raced anything above a half-marathon. I love that distance because it is the perfect blend of speed and endurance.

Do you have any goals for the upcoming year? I’d like to set a PR at the Monumental Half Marathon. I’d also like to explore more of the trails around Indianapolis.

Why did you begin running? I started running to lose weight but could only run a mile or two and was exhausted. I hated everything about it until I realized I needed to slow down and not run at 100% effort every run. Once I changed that mentality, I fell in love with it.

What advice would you give to beginning runners? Slow down! Not every run is meant to be a race.

What is your favorite route to run? Either north or south on the Monon starting in Broad Ripple. You don’t have to worry about cars and it’s easy to get lost in your thoughts in the trees.

Tell us a little bit about yourself outside of running?  I live in Broad Ripple with my wife and our dog, Franklin. I work for an Association Management Company as a Director of Membership, working with professional and trade association.

What is your prerace routine? Bagel with10 minutes or so of some mobility exercises to loosen things up. On the few days I skip it, I regret it pretty quickly..

What is your post run/race meal? A burger and fries.

What is your proudest running moment? Completing the Chicago Marathon inI came in first place at an inaugural 5K race in 2021. I never thought I’d break the tape at an event but it just happened to work for me that day!