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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!
The pint cup is taking in the great views of Los Angeles over the winter holiday break!
Wiiiiiide open spaces.
The little Pint Cup that could - apparently cuppy is a huge lightweight...
Where are you from? Wooster, Ohio!
How long have you lived in the area? Since ‘04.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Absurdist, loyal, contrary.
Why do you run? To sweat, reboot and occassionally find nature’s rhythm.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? The random mixing of nice humans. The awesome pint cups. (Which weren't available yet, but I could sense great things ahead.)
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? Though many hide it very well, everyone is eccentric and affectionate.
Describe the most recent (appropriate ) photo you took with your phone: A bunch of birds (rooks, grackles, blackbirds and crows?) outside a McDonald's in Surf City. It seems that bored locals park there and occasionally drop fries, which brings hundreds of birds who perch on two small trees and cars.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? My father’s advice when I headed to college: find a few good mentors.
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? Flying, drumming, sailing or speaking Russian.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: I played euphonium. In my 20s and 30s, most friends called me Hank. I spent the summer of 1983 shovelling 40,000 pounds scrap aluminum at a firehose coupling factory in Shreve, Ohio. I also learned to race forklifts that summer.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? I'm proud of Racery's new English Channel Virtual Swim. It's nothing very profound, but represents us continuing to nudge an idea forward and find new angles and groups to serve.
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: To accomplish something big, do a little every day. (So why don’t I already speak Russian or play the guitar?!)
Best book you’ve read recently? Yuri Slezkine’s The House of Government about the luxury apartment complex the Soviets built in central Moscow in the 1920s for intellectuals and honchos. By the end of the 30s, nearly every adult resident had been either imprisoned (some getting multiple round trips) or shot in Stalin’s purges.
What’s something about Chapel Hill not enough people appreciate? Dozens of great restaurants and bars, four great college radio stations, lotsa trails.
Anything else you’d like to share with us?! Thank you Steph for making SPR and PBR happen. We're all happier because of your hard work!
Where are you from? Winston-Salem, NC, but I live in Durham now.
How long have you lived in the area? Consistently since 2001, but on and off before then.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Loyal, dependable, happy.
Why do you run? I run for the friendship and health benefits, mostly the friendships.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? I don’t remember how or why I went to the first one, but I keep going back because the atmosphere is so happy, healthful, and energetic.
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? The awesome emails from Steph and seeing so many different age groups, ethnicities, and kinds of people coming together for a healthy activity… and of course a drink! Cheers.
Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: I took a photo of a running light that I would like to have for Christmas. Photo because the store did not have the color I want in stock.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? Find an activity that you like and stick with it, consistency and persistence matters. Pretty sure I learned that in Take Pounds Off Sensibly, but I don’t remember the specific person.
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 a peacemaker and teach people they can exist with their beliefs intact while allowing others to do the same.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: I did not run my first mile, despite many attempts, until I was in my 40s.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? I am really proud of being part of The House That Running Built. The roof is on the first of three homes that this running and Habitat initiative are working to complete. I’m proud to be a part of a group that wants affordable housing for all and that recognizes the value in every person’s work and that the value society puts on the job should not keep the worker from owning a home.
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: Nothing will work unless you do. Maya Angelou
Where are you from? Born in Texas, claim Aiken, SC as my hometown, and most recently spent six years in south FL.
How long have you lived in the area? 2 years
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Determined, loyal
Why do you run? To keep my family from killing me! I started running in high school when I joined the cross country team. According to my mom, I became a much more pleasant teenager when I did. As an adult, I have been ordered on runs by my spouse when he’s had enough of my attitude. While I love the challenge of bettering my running each year, I really keep at it because of the balance it brings my mental state.
Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? When I first moved to town I went to the Fleet Feet runs on Wednesdays because I was home all day with my then 2.5 year old on Wednesdays and I needed the mental release. Then the faces I was starting to recognize stopped going, so it wasn’t fun anymore. I had been on a run with SPR while on a scouting trip before moving here, and decided to join the cool kids. 
What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? The people. And the beer. And Steph’s amazing emails!
Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: I do (almost) daily Christmas countdown pictures of my son to share the excitement of the season with a small child with out of town family. The current one is of his and my feet showing off our matching glow in the dark Christmas light Toms!
What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? “Don’t go borrowing trouble (or worry) from tomorrow.” - my mom
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? Either the ability to fly a plane or sail a boat. I have neither time nor money to learn either, but if I just knew and didn’t have to pay for it I’d never be home.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: My favorite non-technical job ever was working for the county library.
What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? Does June count as recently? I’m going with it anyway! We took a family vacation to Vermont in June, and the place we stayed had a mini triathlon. I entered and finished, even though the lake had massive amounts of chop and I wanted to give up not even halfway through the swim. My Achilles has hated me ever since, but that ridiculous rubber duck keychain was totally worth it!
Please share your favorite quote or slogan: Same as above. It’s such a simple concept, yet so difficult to consistently follow through with. I find myself thinking “that’s just borrowing worry” quite often, and it’s usually coming out of my mouth at some point when being asked my opinion, so it’s clearly greatly impacted how I approach life.
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