Tasting all of the beers in Fort Lauderdale before continuing on to some tropical islands further south!
Tag: Carrboro (page 9 of 9)
Nothing like a work trip that brings you skiing out in Colorado!
Doing a quick flyover while deployed in Afghanistan! Thank you for your service, little Pint Cup
Where are you from? Gastonia, NC
How long have you lived in the area? About 17 total years in the Triangle, with a few breaks sprinkled in. The current streak is 12 years.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Lost in space? Or maybe furry, convivial, and kind?
Why do you run? Few things in life are as simple, unadorned, and natural. When I run, I feel completely free and it gives me great joy.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? I just blindly follow Steph.
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? Camaraderie, community, and beer.
Describe the most recent (appropriate 🙂 ) photo you took with your phone: I took a picture of my Nike Flyknit Vaporfly 4%s. Mmmm…shoe porn.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? This advice wasn’t given directly to me, but I heard it nonetheless and I think it’s great: “The secret to a long and healthy life is to be stress-free. Be grateful for everything you have, stay away from people who are negative, stay smiling and keep running.” —Fauja Singh
If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? Photographic memory would be pretty useful.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: I’m a character in an award-winning novel.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? The Boston Marathon, which depending on when this is published, I will have either just done or will be about to do for the first time.
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: “There’s a bit of Pub Run in all of us.” (Thank you Sloganizer.net for the help on this one).
Anything else you’d like to share with us?! Math is not my forte. My 11 year-old son now regularly beats me in H-O-R-S-E… and it’s not like I don’t have game. My favorite band has always been and will always be R.E.M. I wish Pub Run was on Wednesday night. Late night conversations at a bar, whether with friends or strangers, are a totally underrated experience. That covers it for now.
Where are you from? Ellicott City, MD
How long have you lived in the area? Since 2014
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Genuine, loyal, funny.
Why do you run? Great stress relief from grad school...and I like the feeling of accomplishment.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? My friend and labmate Daniela DeCristo was always gushing about Pub Run!
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? Steph’s enthusiasm and knowing I can count on a group of friendly faces to be there to run.
Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: A picture of a Rosie the Riveter poster that says “Nevertheless she persisted”.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? “Never half-ass two things. Whole-ass one thing” -- Ron Swanson
If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? The ability to speak/understand all languages.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: I like to bake and considered going to school to be a pastry chef before college.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? I made my first layered cake! I used Milk Bar’s birthday cake recipe and it was absolutely delicious.
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: “Al final del día, podemos aguantar mucho más de lo que pensamos que podemos.” ("At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.") - Frida Kahlo
Where are you from? Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
How long have you lived in the area? 7 months
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Tall, dedicated, compassionate
Why do you run? I go crazy if I can’t let out all my extra energy. I also really like to challenge myself and running is great to push myself while only competing with myself.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? Rebecca Rubenstein told me to join and I fell in love with the group!
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? I really like the people! Having a consistent group of people that I see every Tuesday really helps motivate me to keep running! It’s also a really great break from being a student.
Describe the most recent (appropriate 🙂 ) photo you took with your phone: I went to a concert and I took a picture of the band playing on stage! It was the Mowgli’s.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? If you were able to do everything from the very beginning, nothing would be fun or rewarding! – Kelly Olsen in regard to me being bad at rock climbing.
If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? I would be fluent in every language, communication is so important and being able to communicate with anyone would be really awesome!
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: Most of my family didn’t recognize me with my beard. I grew it when I moved down to Chapel Hill and my extended family didn’t recognize me. They thought my family had picked up a drifter on the way…
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? This was around a year and a half ago, but I ran my first half marathon in 1:31:55!
Please share your favorite quote or slogan:
“Not all those who wander are lost”
From All that is gold does not glitter – JRR Tolkien
Anything else you’d like to share with us?! I have taken up rock climbing recently, and I have been repping the pub run at the gym! I think I convinced at least one person to come join us soon!
Where are you from? Born in Germany; raised in California and England before settling in Sanford, NC at the tender age of 10. More than two-thirds of my life has been spent living in NC so I consider myself a Tar Heel now.
How long have you lived in the area? I’ve lived in Chapel Hill/Carrboro on and off since 2002, when I first arrived as an undergraduate at UNC. Living abroad (for work) and in Raleigh (for grad school) doesn’t compare to living in the “Southern Part of Heaven”.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Motivated, Friendly, Hermione Granger (I’m told I look like her a lot).
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? I kept hearing about it from other SPR friends (shout outs to the Binkleys, Hwingrams, and my BFF Matthew McKirahan) who said I should join. My work schedule didn’t allow me to fully participate until this summer and I haven’t looked back! I make SPR a regular part of my running schedule and credit it with making me faster and stronger, which has paid off in spades with local races (like the Tour de Carrboro series, Bull CIty, Florence Forth, and City of Oaks). I’m pretty sure that my first sub-30 5K is going to be during a SPR.
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? The people - I know that I’m going to see friends every time I go - and meet at least one new person who shares the same interests as me: running and beer! Steph makes SPR a place where you feel welcome no matter who you are or how fast or far you’re going on Tuesday night. She makes it a point to celebrate everyone’s accomplishments, birthdays, milestones, etc., which really brings the group together.
Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: My morning coffee in my new Fleet Feet mug - another vice of mine. Before that it was a picture of a beer from Haw River. I’m sensing a trend here...
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? My mom told me once that you can’t help others unless you help yourself first. Of course she was right - aren’t moms always right? I ignored the second part of that equation for the longest time; my natural instinct is to be selfless in the face of others. I finally learned that lesson earlier this year and started making changes to adopt this mindset - and it’s worked well thus far.
If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? I love music (singing and playing instruments) but I never had the time/money to invest in lessons growing up. Right now I sing in the shower and play solo piano or guitar, but if I could have any talent or skill it would be to play and sing more in public.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: On the heels of the previous question - most people would be surprised to know that I have terrible stage fright and a fear of public speaking, which is ironic considering I’m a teacher and spend my days in front of a classroom! It’s one thing to talk to my kids and teach them daily; it’s another to get up in front of a group to make a presentation or perform.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? If we’re speaking frankly, the thing I am most proud of is coming back from injury and recovering from depression earlier this year - thanks in part to those awesome friends I referenced earlier. Running has played a huge role in building those relationships, and when I thought I didn’t have that, they really came through to show me how important it all is. I spent four months sidelined from a moderate ankle sprain and started running again in March - it was a struggle to get started again but with their help and encouragement, I’m stronger and happier than a year ago at this time. It shows in the PRs I’ve notched this year, but more importantly in the relationships I have with the people around me.
Please share your favorite quote or slogan:
Serious - “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” - Frank DeVito
Funny - “You can’t make everyone happy. You’re not an avocado.” - Unknown
Anything else you’d like to share with us?! Station Pub Run is truly special - where else can you run, enjoy tasty food and beers, meet friends and turn strangers into friends, and enjoy camaraderie that brings you back week after week - not to mention doing all this in one of the coolest locales around? Many thanks to Steph and the folks at The Station and Crossties for all they do for us!
Where are you from? According to my mother I am from her and she was traveling during conception so it’s hard to give a geographical location.
How long have you lived in the area? 20 years in Greensboro, 2 years in Chapel Hill.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Nervous, spazzy, and talkative.
Why do you run? Some days because it’s fun, some days because I like competition, and other days I am asking myself the same question.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? I blame Christen Campbell.
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? Running with people who laugh and talk and also run fast for fun.
Describe the most recent (appropriate) photo you took with your phone: It was a bridge in Chicago last weekend. I like bridges. I especially like running bridges. I think it’s cool to run bridges. I go to Cincinnati for work sometimes and I see how many times I can run across the Ohio River into Kentucky and back to Ohio on a run. Yup, I’m a nerd.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? Don’t sweat the small stuff. It was a present under the tree from someone who probably doesn’t like my type A personality.
If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? As a teacher, I wish I could be instantly liked by all students. If a student likes me, I can help them achieve wonders. It’s like once someone likes running the momentum carries them forward but until they like it…
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: I talk a lot so if I haven’t told people it probably shouldn’t be said.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? I walked part of the Camino de Santiago with my Dad (who is 75).
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: “Some believe they can, others believe they cannot. They are both correct.”
Anything else you’d like to share with us?! Maybe my bar tab.
Where are you from? Originally from Long Island (Woodmere, New York), moved with family to Chapel Hill in 1977.
How long have you lived in the area? Besides going to Appalachian State University, have lived in the area for over 41 years.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Strange, one of a kind.
Why do you run? For the journey, for the friendships, for the races, for feeling better, plus it’s a full participation sport.
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? The friendships, the acceptance of all runners. the fun! Many of my friends from other pub runs decided to make The Station Pub run home. I find this run one of the most engaging and fun runs in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. Just a good group people!
Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: Literally of my good friend finishing her first marathon ever!
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? It’s all about the journey.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: I played the national anthem on clarinet with my Junior High School Band terribly at Yankee Stadium.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? Just finished the Richmond Marathon with a 15 minute PR. Love the Galloway run/walk method. Love to find ways to remember things about what people are interested in and to help them out. I am proud of being interested in many different things. Being eclectic.
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: “The reason mainstream is a stream is because of its shallowness.” -- George Carlin
Where are you from? The Woodlands, Texas, which is a Pleasantville-like, master-planned community north of Houston. My high school, having 3000 students, produced some pretty good athletes like Danny Amendola (2-time Superbowl Champion), Kyle Drabek (MLB), and Laura Wilkinson (gold medal Olympian diver). 
How long have you lived in the area? In 2015, I moved from Boston after my PhD with (then boyfriend, now husband) Theo for my postdoctoral research position in the Neuroscience department at UNC. Carrboro has been a fun, new home for us, so we got married last November locally at the Barn at Valhalla in Chapel Hill.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Upbeat, driven, bubbly. Lab mates have deemed my spirit animal as a quokka. They’re small marsupials that smile a lot.
Why do you run? I run to stay fit and keep in weekly touch with friends. I’m a soccer player and a sailor, and sailing is a bit more difficult to come by during the week (unlike Boston), so running was a nice alternative to social exercise mid-week after a sedentary science day. Also, I like how running is inclusive on shape and ability while being a sport that you can improve upon, too.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? Lab mate Dan, aka Dantelope, recommended Station Pub Run to us. Then, when the Binkleys gave the stamp of approval, we knew it would be a good time!
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? We are sticking with it because the community really likes running and drinking. But the beer raffle and Crossties punch cards (especially a pooled family card) are additional perks!
Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: On Monday I took a photo of a spool of tungsten wire for making brain stimulating electrodes. For context, I’m a neuroscientist who researches how alcohol and stress interact in brain circuits using mice as models. We can electrically evoke currents to measure synaptic strength, so I sent my science friend a photo of the wire that we use.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” My high school world geography teacher gave me a paperweight with the saying on it. I like the bold statement about courage.
If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? To be a polyglot, for sure. I speak Spanish and can understand some Tagalog (Philippines). Duolingo was good for learning basic French and Italian for international research conferences, but it would be a secret weapon to know the world’s languages while traveling. Gotta know all the local foods and drinks.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: In high school I was our region’s president of the National Charity League for mothers and daughters, becoming a “debutante” presented in a white ball gown equipped with manners and service to Texan society. Our emcee of the event was my influential high school teacher that eventually became Theo and my wedding officiant 12 years later.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? I just published my first, first-author paper of my postdoctoral research here at UNC. It describes how a single exposure to a fox scent, a threatening predator odor, for mice can have significant alterations in excitatory neurotransmission in specific neurons in the prefrontal cortex, an area that can deteriorate after chronic stress. We can reduce the stress signals on the brain and distress behavior by applying a drug that blocks receptors for a stress hormone.
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: My daily mantra is, “work hard, play hard.” I must say that this lifestyle almost killed me in college due to lack of sleep, so I have revised to “everything in moderation, including moderation.”
Anything else you’d like to share with us?! In my first year of graduate school I published a protocol that encourages mice to voluntarily drink large amounts of alcohol. It’s currently being used around the world to study the biology of alcohol drinking, and has over 100 citations (when others reference your work, not fines issued by law enforcement).
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