 Marcos was born and raised in Campinas, Brazil. He graduated with a Food engineering degree from the State University of Campinas, where he met the love of his life Filomena. They were married 39 years ago and have 3 sons and 2 grandsons, with one more grandchild on the way. Marcos worked for 33 years at an orange juice processing company, which brought him and his family to Florida in 2000. He and Filomena moved to Muskegon in 2020 to be close to family. 1. How long have you been running? I started running in 2005...Today at 63 years old, I try to maintain about 8 hours of physical activity per week, with half of it as running. I also swim, bike and do strengthen work. My goal is to keep at least 20 miles of running per week. 2. Do you race? If so, what is your most memorable race experience? I have been racing several distances from 5k to marathon and relays (Ragnar and Keys 100). One of my most memorable races was running the Berlin Marathon in 2014, which was my longest run overall: I finished the marathon and went back to meet Filomena on the course, and then ran the last 6 miles again with Fi. 3. Ever run in a costume? If so, what? Never run in a costume 4. Only running shoes for me are... I ran about 10 years with minimalist shoes, now I am using Saucony Endorphin. 5. What is your worst running-related injury? A blister after a long run during my New York marathon training, which kept me off running for 2 months. I also once broke the metatarsal bone on my left foot. It took me about three months to heal. 6. Hot or cold weather runner? Both, I think we should enjoy every kind of weather! 7. What is your motivation for running? Running brings more discipline to all aspects of our life. And good friends! 8. If I didn't run I.... I would swim more. 9. I can't run without... Having my coffee first 10. What's the farthest you have run at one time? 32 miles as I explained above. 11. What brought you to Run Muskegon and why have you stayed? When we moved here, my son Gabriel introduced me to Run Muskegon and I felt very welcome by the group. Their friendship keeps me coming back! Marcos nasceu e cresceu em Campinas, Brasil. Formou-se em Engenharia de Alimentos pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas, onde conheceu sua esposa Filomena. Eles se casaram há 39 anos e têm 3 filhos e 2 netos, com mais um neto a caminho. Trabalhou por 33 anos em uma empresa de processamento de suco de laranja no Brasil e tambem na Florida, para onde se mudaram em 2000. Em 2020, Marcos e Filomena se mudaram para Muskegon para ficarem perto da família.
1. Há quanto tempo você corre? Comecei a correr em 2005. Hoje com 63 anos procuro manter cerca de 8 horas de exercício por semana, sendo metade desse tempo como corrida. Eu também nado, ando de bicicleta e faço musculação. À medida que os anos vão passando, essa distribuição pode mudar. Minha meta é correr pelo menos 32 km por semana. 2. Você corre? Se sim, qual é sua experiência de corrida mais memorável? Tenho corrido diversas distâncias desde 5k até maratona e revezamentos (Ragnar e Keys 100). Uma das minhas corridas mais memoráveis foi correr a Maratona de Berlim em 2014, que foi a minha corrida mais longa no geral: terminei a maratona e voltei para encontrar Filomena no percurso, e depois corri novamente os últimos 10 quilômetros com a Fi. 3. Já correu fantasiado? Se sim, qual? Não. 4. Os únicos tênis de corrida para mim são... Corri cerca de 10 anos com tênis tipo minimalistas, agora estou usando Saucony Endorphin. 5. Qual é a sua pior lesão relacionada à corrida? Uma bolha depois de uma corrida longa durante meu treinamento para a maratona de Nova York que me impediu de correr por dois meses. Também tive outra lesão quando torci o pé e quebrei o osso metatarso. Levei cerca de três meses para voltar a correr. 6. Corredor de clima quente ou frio? Ambos, acho que devemos apreciar todo tipo de clima! 7. Qual é sua motivação para correr? Correr traz mais disciplina para todos os aspectos da nossa vida. E bons amigos! 8. Se eu não corresse eu... Eu praticaria mais natação. 9. Não consigo correr sem... Tomar meu café primeiro! 10. Qual foi a maior distância que você já correu de uma só vez? Minha corrida mais longa foi 52 quilômetros como expliquei acima. 11. O que trouxe você ao Run Muskegon e por que você ficou? Quando nos mudamos para cá, meu filho Gabriel me levou ao Run Muskegon e eu me senti muito bem acolhido pelo grupo. A amizade deles me faz voltar!
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 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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