Running

2025 Erlanger Run – Harry & Bev Reed

Harry & Bev are examples of the saying “couples that pray together stay together” and they also run and lift weights together so my guess is that they will always be together. Bev is aware of the danger of breast cancer and takes the steps to reduce it’s risk and Harry feels like running brings him closer to his spiritual connection to Jesus Christ.

2025 Erlanger Run – Connie & Keith Young

2025 Erlanger Run – Connie & Keith Young

Connie is an avid runner who understands the benefits of fitness but more importantly she understands the key to life which is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Keith is Connie's great supporter riding his bike with her as she trains for running events.

2024 Yon Bon 5K – Jamey Yon

2024 Yon Bon 5K – Jamey Yon

  Jamey is the creator of the Yon Bon 5K and as a coach and athlete he has the experience and expertise for anyone looking to enhance their performance. As I've said many times ands was repeated by Jamey "starting is the hardest part". You can order his products...

2024 Yon Bon 5K – Pastor Sibu Rajappan

2024 Yon Bon 5K – Pastor Sibu Rajappan

Sibu is a great example of Redefining Aging having gone from 230 lbs to 185 lbs in 4 years and now runs with his 2 girls as he did in this race. Sibu was a Hindu for some 21 years and also studied Islam before he discovered "The Way, The Truth and the Light" which is...

2023 Huntsman 5K – Noel Johnson

2023 Huntsman 5K – Noel Johnson

Noel has always been involved with athletics and loves to be an inspiration to his son and others who are motivated by his dedication to fitness.

2023 North Carolina Valdese 5K – David Beatty

2023 North Carolina Valdese 5K – David Beatty

David is a runners runner having competed in over 300 races and at age 75, feels as strong as he did 20 years ago. David loves the Lord Jesus Christ and does nothing without turning all his decisions over to Him.

2023 North Carolina – Valdese 5K – Joyce Pharr

2023 North Carolina – Valdese 5K – Joyce Pharr

Joyce is a real trooper who has endured a bad ankle break and hip replacement but she allows none of it to keep her down. Her Christian faith serves her well as she is the caretaker for several elderly men in her life.