Meet the Relay Team: Road Runners

Kristina, Nick and Ryan all have kids in the same class at the same school.  Kaari is Kristina’s sister.  Their team name is Road Runners, because the mascot at their kids’ school is the roadrunner!
Nick M.

Nick M.

1. How long have you been running?

About a year and a half, though I’ve been active in sports my whole life.

2. If you could run anywhere in the world, where would you run?
If I really had to choose, I would like to run across the Great Wall of China.
3. What other activities do you do to stay in shape?
There are other activities besides running? I enjoy chasing my kids around, they keep me moving all the time. An occasional P90X session does the body good too.
4. What is your favorite piece of running gear?
Summer, (ahem) body glide. Winter, compression shirts. All seasons, Vibram Five Finger, Bikila shoes.

Kristina M.

Kristina M.

1. How long have you been running?

On and off, but mostly off, since 8th grade. I never really ran competitively until three years ago. I did run a few 5ks and the Shamrock Shuffle in the mid-1990’s, but, I was really, really slow. In 2009, I ran 3 -5K races. In 2010, I ran 5-5K races. In 2011, I stepped it up a bit and ran 3-5K’s, 3 Half Marathons and the Chicago Marathon.

2. If you could run anywhere in the world, where would you run?

My absolutely favorite place to run is Siesta Key Beach. It’s amazing running on the beach. No distance is ever too far there.

3. What other activities do you do to stay in shape?

I do a few P90x dvd’s, ride horses, and occasionally bike to stay in shape.

4. What is your favorite piece of running gear?

My shoes!! I finally got fitted for shoes and what a difference it makes to my feet and my knees. No more blisters.

Ryan F.

Ryan F.

1. How long have you been running?

I wouldn’t say I have been running as much I would say I started working out about 1.5 years ago. After losing over 100 lbs, I am now able to run again.
2. If you could run anywhere in the world, where would you run?
Through the countryside of New Zealand
3. What other activities do you do to stay in shape?
I workout at a crossfit gym
4. What is your favorite piece of running gear?
My ipod

Jeff D.

Jeff D.

1. I began running the last week of August 2011 after being involved in a gasoline explosion, surgery, and then teaching my legs how to walk again. Prior to that i ran competitively in high school and college for four years till i broke my foot skateboarding which ended my collegiate partial scholarship.

2. The world is full of beautiful trails and i want to run them all.

3. Just about anything that involves being outdoors : hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking. My work as a construction contractor and carpenter keeps me very physically fit.

4. The shoes on my feet that help absorb the pounding i put them through.

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