We had the privilege of meeting this week’s spotlight athlete at the RUNColumbus Happy Hour. Roshan Human is new to Central Ohio and is just getting to know the community. He has a “beautiful daughter” Aarya. Why did you start running? I wanted to compete with myself. Favorite thing about running? Reaching the finish line! […]
This busy wife and mom took up running in July 2018. She went all-in completing 12 races in 2019! Hi, my name is Lo Yost. My husband Charis and I have a daughter Theodora and four dogs. Why did you start running? To be a part of 1% of the US population is pretty cool,
Today’s runner spotlight ran the 2021 Chicago Marathon as part of the Ronald McDonald House Charities team. Less than a week later, Greg Booth jumped into the Columbus Marathon and ran a personal best. Hi, I am Greg Booth. My wife Kristi and I have a son Devon (26), and daughters Taylor (23), Tristin (18),
Today we introduce you to a former collegiate runner who now focuses on friendship and camaraderie. Hi, my name is Danny Showalter and I live in Worthington with my husband Allan, two kiddos, and thirteen-year-old puppy, Toby. Why did you start running? I originally started running because an elementary teacher encouraged me to stick with
We introduced you to the Rogue Racers earlier this year as part of our community running group introductions. Today we take a deeper dive to learn more about the men and women who make up the group. Make sure to follow @rogueracers on Facebook and Instagram, and visit their website to learn more. Tell us
At Sunday’s Columbus Marathon, today’s spotlight runner cut five minutes off her previous best half marathon time. Equally impressive, this busy mom of three sons has started each day since December 31, 2019, watching the sunrise as she puts in the miles with friends. Now that’s an impressive running streak! Hi, my name is Betty
Lynn Willford picked up running at age 39 to keep the aging process at bay, and she’s proving it works! Hi, I’m Lynn Willford. I am married to Bryan and have two children by birth and two children and four grandchildren through marriage. No pets currently but I love dogs! Why did you start running?
Today we’re spotlighting Kaitlyn Sargel who handles social media responsibilities for 101 Beer Kitchen. The Polaris location is the site of this Thursday’s RUNColumbus Happy Hour. We hope to see you there. Hi, I’m Kaitlyn and my partner in crime is my 4-lb chihuahua Bella! Why did you start running? I first began running in
A few weeks ago we introduced you to Ashley Garcia, and today you get to meet her husband Ryan. This couple is making lots of memories through their shared passion for running and adventure. Hi, my name is Ryan Garcia and my wife’s name is Ashley. How did you get into running? I started running
After finding running at age 40, today’s spotlight guest shares her love of running with her daughters through the Girls on the Run program. Hi, I’m Stephanie Custer. My husband Dan and I have four children— Jamie, Mandy, Abby, and Josh. Why did you start running? I started running after I had our fourth child