I have been running since I was 19. My older brother talked me into it.
Most of the time I ran 2 times a week and did maybe 2 races a year.
n 2004 at the age of 45 I decided to train for and run my first Marathon.
In 2005 I joined Checkers AC (I saw a lot of those shirts at races). The track workouts improved my 5K time by a minute.
Diane Sardes asked for someone to help with the website. I guess I got stuck with that for 16 years.
I enjoy not just the running in WNY but also the volunteering.
Let us hope there will a Marathon Water stop this year where I can volunteer like I have been for the last 10+ years.
In the summer I dabble in Triathlons, although swimming is not my strong suit.
In the winter I like to check out the local ponds for some speed-skating. February I normally do in Winter Triathlon in Ottawa. But unfortunately, not this year...
This year will be a special one since I will become a grandfather in June.
I also will be directing the 10th Telegraph Road Race this year.
By the fall I hope to be running in the Upstate XC series. It is a great way to bond with my fellow Checkers members.
I joined the board to help with the numerous activities the club is involved in.
I plan on helping with the awards banquet and the cross country.
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