The color of the day was green as The Beyond celebrated St Patrick’s Day and Pat Johnson’s birthday with green leis, party hats, and Pat himself wins the prize for “Most Creative Day Sponsor” by decorating each of the aid stations with festive green balloons. Francine Bangs and her friend Sherry led the group in a rendition of “Happy Birthday”, and according to Russ Bertch, Pat is rumored to have attained the ripe old age of 32. Patti Montilla was the honorary holiday namesake and was given another course map to commemorate. Monica Lynch was the only one to turn down the offer of holiday accessories.
The Beyond also welcomed newcomer Steve Chapman to the world of group running. Rumor has it that Steve is some kind of Country Music Star and will be playing a gig the night before he run’s next week’s Kal-Haven Trail Relay! He has already been approached on providing course entertainment at the Bloomingdale exchange.
The chosen profession of the Beyond Marathoners appears to be teaching. Among the Beyond we have several college and high school teachers including Mark Sigfrids, Michael Ryan, Scott Taylor, Brian Dobbie, Peggy Zeeb and Jennifer Shaffer. Jennifer and Brenda Stoddard both gave into peer pressure, hit the post run watering hole, and learned the REAL reason why we gather for group runs! Mark Sigfrids and Bob Poznanski threw together a last minute Kal-Haven Trail Relay Team.
Julie Wojtaszek and Rachel Wittkowski have been missing in action the last couple of weeks. Upon future investigation, we learned that Julie’s excuse was a trip to Hawaii, and Rachel’s was a trip to Cancun! “It was quite an experience going from running in zero degrees to 80 degrees,” reported Julie. “I had good intentions,” confessed Rachel. “With the sun and surf, they just never panned out.” Rachel also confessed to sticking around Grand Rapids this weekend and running the Irish Jig 5k, finishing in 24:50. S-pace leader Carrie Hybels was also MIA due to the festive lure of the Irish Jig.
He did it! Bob Smola just completed his 90th marathon with flying colors! Bob finished the Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon in Virginia Beach in 3:33:48. Congratulations Bob! But look out Bob! Todd Raab and Mega Marathoner Peter Gower will be tackling their 2nd marathon of the year next weekend! Welcome back Phil Goodwin, Glenn Kellam, Steve Rice and Jim Roth. Megan James opted for a 13.1 mile pace run after contemplating Lucky Charms at Shakespeare’s.
The Beyond also welcomed newcomer Steve Chapman to the world of group running. Rumor has it that Steve is some kind of Country Music Star and will be playing a gig the night before he run’s next week’s Kal-Haven Trail Relay! He has already been approached on providing course entertainment at the Bloomingdale exchange.
The chosen profession of the Beyond Marathoners appears to be teaching. Among the Beyond we have several college and high school teachers including Mark Sigfrids, Michael Ryan, Scott Taylor, Brian Dobbie, Peggy Zeeb and Jennifer Shaffer. Jennifer and Brenda Stoddard both gave into peer pressure, hit the post run watering hole, and learned the REAL reason why we gather for group runs! Mark Sigfrids and Bob Poznanski threw together a last minute Kal-Haven Trail Relay Team.
Julie Wojtaszek and Rachel Wittkowski have been missing in action the last couple of weeks. Upon future investigation, we learned that Julie’s excuse was a trip to Hawaii, and Rachel’s was a trip to Cancun! “It was quite an experience going from running in zero degrees to 80 degrees,” reported Julie. “I had good intentions,” confessed Rachel. “With the sun and surf, they just never panned out.” Rachel also confessed to sticking around Grand Rapids this weekend and running the Irish Jig 5k, finishing in 24:50. S-pace leader Carrie Hybels was also MIA due to the festive lure of the Irish Jig.
He did it! Bob Smola just completed his 90th marathon with flying colors! Bob finished the Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon in Virginia Beach in 3:33:48. Congratulations Bob! But look out Bob! Todd Raab and Mega Marathoner Peter Gower will be tackling their 2nd marathon of the year next weekend! Welcome back Phil Goodwin, Glenn Kellam, Steve Rice and Jim Roth. Megan James opted for a 13.1 mile pace run after contemplating Lucky Charms at Shakespeare’s.
