​Sara Trigg lives in Norton Shores with her husband and two adult children. She has worked at an area Juvenile Detention Center for the last 25 years. She's even had the opportunity to use her love of running as a way to mentor a few of the residents. She loves the beach but admittedly doesn't get there nearly enough. Sara makes it a point to do some sort of movement daily for both her physical and mental health.


 
1. How long have you been running? 
I have basically been running since high school with some years being a little less committed than others. Running has always been my go-to for exercise since you don't need much more than a pair of shoes and it can be done pretty much anywhere.
 
2. Do you race? If so, what is your most memorable race experience?
I do race, both running races and triathlons. My sister and close friend of mine have been on a number of “Runcations” over the years which are always memorable. Running is a great way to experience a new city or state. And, of course, every Ragnar experience is full of memories that may or may not be allowed to be shared with anyone outside of the van.
 
3. Ever run in a costume? If so, what? 
I have run in a Halloween costume, but it was a homemade Dora the Explorer costume and included actual running shorts, so I'm not sure that counts.
 
4. Only running shoes for me are… 
I've run in a lot of different brands and types of shoes throughout the years. Lately, I've been more concerned with whatever shoe doesn't aggravate my back. Right now, Brooks Hyperion 2 have been my go-to for road and Hokas for trail.
 
5. What is your worst running-related injury? 
I herniated a disk in 2024 which wasn't technically a running injury, but it did keep me from running for a while after surgery. I am also still dealing with some pretty extensive nerve damage from it which can make running long distance tougher. Outside of that, I've had IT band issues and am currently dealing with the many different aches and pains of getting older.
 
6. Hot or cold weather runner? 
Cold runner, for sure! I can layer up in the winter and I do most of my runs early in the morning when I don't have enough time to talk myself out of it.
 
7. What is your motivation for running? 
Running has always been a large part of my physical and mental health.
 
8. If I didn't run I.... 
If I didn't run, I would have a much more difficult time dealing with the stress of my job and just life in general. I bike and swim, but it's never the same as running.
 
9. I can't run without… 
I used to say music or an audiobook but triathlons have trained me to not need those. My watch is pretty much a necessity even if I don't look at it much while running.
 
10. What's the farthest you have run at one time? 
I ran the North Country Trail Marathon but continued after the finish to officially reach 26.2. If you've run NC before, you know what I'm talking about.
 
11. What brought you to Run Muskegon and why have you stayed? 
​I was drawn to Run Muskegon because of the positive atmosphere and focus on movement. I've met some great friends through Run Muskegon which has led to many memorable experiences.

 Nick Sima was born and raised in Muskegon. He lives with his wife Lindsay and his dog Journey. His day job is working for a software company that makes applications for first responders. Nick's hobby is really just collecting other hobbies ranging from tabletop gaming, to running, to even performing in a musical early last year. Nick and Lindsay were married last year in October.


 
1. How long have you been running?
I ran in the 2019 Seaway Run 5k. I did some training for a 10k right after but never got around to signing up for one. I've been on and off running ever since.
 
2. Do you race? If so, what is your most memorable race experience? 
I've done a few 5Ks, a couple of Adventure runs, and one-Half Marathon. Seems like every race has some memorable component, but running with my sister in her first 5K is a top memory for sure.
 
3. Ever run in a costume? If so, what? 
For Halloween this last year, I wore parts of my storm trooper costume for run club while also playing Star Wars music from my bluetooth speaker. I always mildly want to run a 5k in my inflatable T-rex costume.
 
4. Only running shoes for me are… 
I know that I don't know anything about shoes, so when I get new shoes, I trust in the shoe store folks to guide me. The last pair that was recommended and I still wear was Saucony Ride 17
 
5. What is your worst running-related injury? 
No real injuries to report, just a lost toenail or two.
 
6. Hot or cold weather runner? 
I'll sweat no matter what the temperature is outside, so I'm more of a Spring/Fall temperature preference. I’m always up for an air-conditioned treadmill run.
 
7. What is your motivation for running? 
My motivation has changed so many times. It started with 'Can I do a 5k?'. At one point it was 'Can I do that distance faster?'. In the end, doing hard things that I am not really sure I can do is my underlying motivation.
 
8. If I didn't run I.... 
Honestly, I've got so many hobbies that I'd just spend more time on those things. When I'm not running, I'm playing various video and board games. I also 3d print stuff from time to time.
 
9. I can't run without… 
I'm pretty partial to my chocolate milk running shorts by Chicken Legs.
 
10. What's the farthest you have run at one time? 
The Half marathon I ran last summer. I'm guessing that record will stand for a long while. While I can run for hours, I'd rather be done in under 60 minutes.
 
11. What brought you to Run Muskegon and why have you stayed? 
​Global running day happened to land the day after my birthday in 2024. (It landed directly on my birthday in 2025) I thought that if I was going to try to knock out a 5k on a Wednesday, why not check out this run club that meets at one of my favorite breweries. I keep coming back because the folks here are great.