Chad McDonald

We are excited to welcome first-time RUNColumbus athlete Chad. Chad’s a little camera shy but he has an awful cute kitty. Chad is motivated to complete six races and get back into a solid run/walk routine. Here are a few fun facts about Chad: How many years have you been running? 6+ years, mostly walking, […]

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Bernadette Hanlon

Say ‘hello’ to Bernadette! She is new to the RUNColumbus team and is excited to meet other people and get motivated! Here are a few fun facts about Bernadette: How many years have you been running? 20+ What are your preferred running shoes? Brooks What’s your favorite pre-race meal or beverage? Water What’s your favorite

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Nikki Crothers

Let’s give a warm welcome to Nikki! Nikki says, “I finally signed up to be a part of this great race series to try and earn rewards and meet new people along the way!” Nikki shares that she has been a type 1 diabetic since she was ten years old. One day, Nikki decided she

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Robert Mays

Welcome, Robert! Robert is a new teammate who is anxious to get out and run! Here are a few fun facts about Robert: How many years have you been running? 55 What are your preferred running shoes? Puma What’s your favorite pre-race meal or beverage? Unsure What’s your favorite post-race meal or beverage? Unsure What’s

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Johanna Rollins

Welcome, Johanna! Johanna has a goal of running her first marathon this year. She is excited to be part of the RUNColumbus Race Series for “both the challenge to race and the opportunities to meet awesome people.” Here are a few fun facts about Johanna: How many years have you been running? On and off

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Kim Hansen

The 2022 Overall/Grand Champion, Kim, returns to defend her title. Kim says, “I was one race away from completing the series in 2022 but broke my foot. Been out from running for 12 weeks. So for 2023, I am looking forward to meeting new runners in our group, reuniting with the ones from last, and

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Brian Kasten

Let’s meet Brian, a first-season RUNColumbus athlete. Brian is excited to “race shorter races again and have another avenue to compete.” Brian is a Rogue Racer. He hopes to break 2:50 in the marathon this year and run another sub-5 mile. “I used to run trails a lot more but haven’t done much of it

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Benjamin Au

Let’s meet Benjamin, a first-season RUNColumbus athlete. “I’m a soccer coach and player, and I use running as conditioning. I ran cross country and track in high school, and I’ve found I need the races and competition to keep me motivated to run. I’m also looking forward to meeting new people.” Here are a few

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Doug Drerup

Welcome RUNColumbus teammate Doug! Doug says he joined the Race Series because “having a year’s worth of races to plan to use as motivation to get me more active with my training group.” Doug has been a member of the Columbus Weside Running Club since 2019. He continues, “Life has been busy lately, and having

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Mike Bergstrom

Welcome, Mike! Mike is relatively new to running and says he’s excited to be part of the RUNColumbus Race Series because he wants to “achieve new goals in running that I never thought were possible and to truly become a runner.” Here are a few fun facts about Mike: How many years have you been

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