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.

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.

2023 Wounded Warfighter 5K – Kevin Hilgindorf & Lisa Coe

2023 Wounded Warfighter 5K – Kevin Hilgindorf & Lisa Coe

Kevin & Lisa are great examples of how the parents pass on the motivation for fitness to the next generation. They both highly agree that fitness enhances the quality of life but their Christian faith is far more critical since it determines your eternal destiny.

2023 Tear Drop 5K – Angela Rivera

2023 Tear Drop 5K – Angela Rivera

  Angel is a great runner and also uses cross-fit to maintain his health and fitness. Angel took 3rd in the 10K even suffering a hamstring issue. God plays the key role in his life - appropriately named Angel.

2023 Tear Drop 5K – Don Cruise

2023 Tear Drop 5K – Don Cruise

Don has been an athlete his entire life and now coaches cross-country as well as other events. Eating whole foods is a major issue for health in Don's view.

2024 Run Out Winter 5K – Ronnie Cartwright

2024 Run Out Winter 5K – Ronnie Cartwright

Ronnie is an amazing example of never give up - with 2 back surgeries and neck surgery he has run over 2,000 miles each year for a number of years. He is a great promoter of running events with "Run Out Winter" as just one of many.

2024 Run Out Winter – Tim Morris

2024 Run Out Winter – Tim Morris

Tim is a strong Christian who believers we've been blessed with the bodies we have been given and it's up to us to make the best of this gift. As a runner and healthy Tim is grateful for his ability to engage with his grandchildren in any activity they choose.