Runner of the month

Where were you born and raised? Mesa, AZ I’m a native. Grew up less than a mile from the Phx Marathon finish line.  When did you begin running?  I began running in August 2013.  How did you get started running? … Read More

Where were you born and raised? Born in Toppenish, WA. Raised in Brewster, WA.    When did you begin running? **True story…I got bribed into running. When I was in Jr High my sisters Cross Country coach bribed me with MacDonalds … Read More

Name: Marco Pontes Where were you born and raised? I was born and raised in Salvador, Brazil. I moved to the US in 1998 and became a citizen in 2007. When did you begin running? I am a recent runner. I … Read More

Name: The Grinch Where were you born and raised?  Whoville When did you begin running? In 1967 How did you get started running?  I never really fit in at school and many kids, especially Augustus Maywho, made fun of me. Sometimes I … Read More

Name: Alice Pinho Pontes Where were you born and raised? I was born and raised in Bahia, Brazil. My father is a PE teacher and he encouraged me to physical activity. I started to swim in 1978 and stopped in … Read More

Name: Tom Wianecki Where were you born and raised? Born in Berlin WI , raised in Menasha , and after I married my wife Sheila we lived in Oshkosh till moving here 7 years ago. When did you begin running? I … Read More

Name: Kim Roer Where were you born and raised? I was born in Bisbee, AZ. My grandfather was a miner in the Copper Queen mine. My Dad was an air traffic controller, we moved all over the place during my … Read More

Name: Tom Pigorsh Where were you born and raised? I was born in Michigan but my family traveled most of my childhood with the military.  In my adulthood, I continued that trend.  I’ve lived in Michigan, Germany, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Georgia, … Read More

Name: Anne Elisa Gerszewski Where were you born and raised? Brazil. I lived in Brazil for 28 years before moving to London. I lived In the British capital for 6 before moving to the USA. When did you begin running? … Read More

Name: Lupe Herrera Where were you born and raised? Mesa/ Gilbert, AZ. When did you begin running? I started in 2007 and ran until 2011 took a break then started again in 2015. How did you get started running?  When … Read More