![]() Pam is a native of Muskegon. She attended Muskegon Community College and Michigan State University. She served in the Air Force and worked for a Special Operations Wing in Florida. She obtained her master's in psychology at the University of West Florida. After her discharge from the Air Force, she spent 6 years in Buffalo, New York as a school counselor. She returned to Michigan thirty years ago to marry the love of her life, Brett, who shares her love of triathlons and running. She continued her school counseling at Fruitport High School for twenty-five years and has been working at Muskegon Community College for the past ten years as an adjunct counselor. She and Brett also work for the Muskegon YMCA, teaching Safety Around the Water (SAW) to local third graders. She has two children and three grandchildren. 1. How long have you been running? I’ve been running for over 50 years with some breaks because of surgeries. I began track at junior high and continued in high school racing the mile and 2 mile. 2. Do you race? If so, what is your most memorable race experience? Yes, I race and some years more than others. One of my favorites is the 1996 Marine Corps Marathon with Brett and my brother. The other would be the Ironman Michigan 70.3 tri with Brett two years ago. 3. Ever run in a costume? If so, what? Oh yes, some St Patrick’s Day races and a midnight race in Florida. 4. Only running shoes for me are... Over fifty years of running I’ve had plenty of different brands of shoes but currently I’m using Brooks Glycerin. One thing for sure, as you get older your shoe size changes! 5. What is your worst running-related injury? Too many to mention! 6. Hot or cold weather runner? I’m a Spring/Fall runner! 7. What is your motivation for running? My parents both died when I was young. I vowed to myself to stay healthy for my kids so that I could enjoy them growing up. Now I even get to enjoy my grandchildren. 8. If I didn't run I.... I would probably bike more and find some other type of exercise. 9. I can't run without... Can’t run without music but I am forced to do it in triathlons. 10. What's the farthest you have run at one time? Marathon distance. 11. What brought you to Run Muskegon and why have you stayed? I’ve been a lone runner most of my life. For me, Run Muskegon became my social group. I enjoy the variety of people. All my “young runners” keep me motivated. I know for sure that I would not have been able to make it through the Brett “incident” without this group. They are my ROCK! Thanks for spotlighting me on my 65th birthday. This is far more exciting than becoming eligible for Medicare!!
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![]() Patrick was born and raised in Norton Shores and graduated from Mona Shores High School in 2010 - Go Sailors! He went to Muskegon Community College for a couple of years before transferring to Grand Valley State University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Some of you may have known him from working at the Lakeshore Fitness Center (now the Boys and Girls Club / Neal Fitness Center), where he worked as an exercise specialist and taught SPIN classes. Patrick has been a runner since he was in middle school, but he always ran as a supplement to his main sports of hockey and cycling. It wasn’t until he met the love of his life, Amanda, that he started running longer distances and more regularly, and he has been a Run Muskegon member since 2022 – Thanks Amanda! Patrick will be finishing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Grand Valley in August and he will begin working in the area in September. He loves how every body is unique, and he enjoys exploring ways to promote regular activity or ways to get folks back to moving pain-free. He says, “feel free to tell him about your aches and pains and pick his brain!” Patrick and Amanda moved to Whitehall with their 2 cats and 1 dog (Sushi, Nori, and Poppy), and they are excited to settle back into a normal routine again! 1. How long have you been running? Since middle school cross country (20 years) 2. Do you race? If so, what is your most memorable race experience? Ironman 70.3 in Taupo, New Zealand 3. Ever run in a costume? If so, what? 4. Only running shoes for me are... Altra! Wide toe boxes and zero drop ;) 5. What is your worst running-related injury? Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (shin splints) 6. Hot or cold weather runner? HOT 7. What is your motivation for running? Mostly friends 8. If I didn't run I.... I would ride my bike more 9. I can't run without... Shorts.. it’s frowned upon 10. What's the farthest you have run at one time? 14 miles 11. What brought you to Run Muskegon and why have you stayed? Shamrock Shuffle brought us, but meeting friends and like-minded people keeps us coming back! |
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