What is your current Board Position? Medical Liaison. I help coordinate injury checks during our training programs. I’m around for questions/advice or for steering folks in the direction of medical consultations when appropriate. And help coordinate medical coverage for our Races. And I help do a few
other things.
How long have you been running and how long have you been a member of Indy Runners? I played a bunch of sports growing up, but always thought my friends on the XC team were crazy. Then at IU and post-college it was just easier to lace ‘em up and go for a run. Then I met a bunch of friends that were runners and here we are. I’ve been involved with Indy Runners since 2005 and on the Board since 2008. It’s been a wonderfully enjoyable ride.
Are you originally from the Indianapolis Area? Yes. High School in Brownsburg. College at IU. I’m a local guy.
Do you listen to anything while running? If so, what? I used to go with music early on, but for a good 20-years now I’ve just enjoyed the solitude of solo runs and the camaraderie of runs with friends.
What is your favorite distance/race? I don’t end up racing all that much, but certainly enjoy a good Half Marathon. These Full Marathons seem like silly things. It doesn’t stop me from still doing them, but still.
What do you enjoy most about Indy Runners? I love the mix of our membership – all ages, all paces, all levels, all sorts of different reasons for getting out there. It’s a pleasure to share the roads with everyone.
Do you have any goals for the upcoming year? Another Full at Monumental and another attempt at an elusive BQ. Again, marathons = silly things.
What advice would you give to beginning runners? Don’t worry about pace, take walk breaks when needed, and mix it up between solo runs and runs with friends.
What is your favorite route to run? Oh man we’re blessed with so many good ones. From home – through Butler and home on the Towpath. Drive a bit and enjoy the trails at Eagle Creek. Drive quite a bit and enjoy the parks of Holland, Michigan.
What is your favorite running book/movie? Book: Once a Runner. Movie: Without Limits, or the Spirit of the Marathon documentary.
Tell us a little bit about yourself outside of running? I’m a physical therapist at St. Vincent Sports Performance where I get to help runners and athletes of all stripes get and stay healthy. My wife, Kay, and I live in Broad Ripple where we’re close to all sorts of fun routes just out our front door. Golf is my first love, even if I don’t play nearly as much as I used to.
What is your prerace routine? A silly Facebook post that I’ve borrowed from Adam Carolla.
What is your post run/race meal? Our friends at Runners Forum getting Chik-fil-A sandwiches at the Mini is pretty hard to beat. But Carol gives them a run for their money with Breakfast at the Monumental.
What is your proudest running moment? Not sure about “proudest” but my most enjoyable moments come at our Cheer Zone at Monumental sharing everyone’s accomplishments and reflecting on the year.
What might club members find surprising about you? Is it surprising to learn that I’m really not all that surprising?
