Featured Runner “Ken TZ Childress” April 2018
Ken Childress (in his own words): When I was 18, I decided I wanted to be a runner. I ran a mile out and back. I was tired, but seemed to like it. Then I had my mom join me the next day, and made her run a mile and she had to walk the […]
Featured Runner “Kimberly Myers” March 2018
Kimberly Myers (in her own words): I picked up this running habit in the late 80’s, encouraged by my Dad who typically ended his workday with an evening run. It started with a bright yellow Sports Walkman, a Master of Puppets cassette, some heavy cotton T-shirt and cutoff sweats (don’t judge—at least the tall hair […]
Featured Runner “Joe Galloway” February 2018
Joe Galloway (in his own words): I am one of the slowest ultrarunners you will ever meet. I refer to organized runs as “events” and not “races.” But every day seems to revolve around running, trying out new things for running, and getting ready for the next run. I’m grateful to all of the participants and volunteers […]
Featured Runner “Debra Norman” January 2018
Debra Norman (in her own words): I grew up on a small farm south of Grain Valley, Missouri, and graduated valedictorian from Grain Valley High School (back when it was a little school). As a girl, I loved horses and my pony Sunrise was my best friend. We did barrel racing in 4-H horse shows […]
Featured Runner “Bryan Carpenter” December 2017
Bryan Carpenter (in his own words): I am a father of four and am happily married to my best friend Trisha for 10+ years. I want to publicly acknowledge her for always being by my side encouraging me to be the best I can. She sometimes doesn’t like the torture/agony I afflict on myself to […]
