Runner Spotlight - November 2024

​Kerra is an accountant at Webb Chemical. She has more coffee cups than a coffee cup factory. She loves country music, hallmark movies, hockey, her family, and her Austrian Shepard, Oberon. Kerra lives in Muskegon with her husband Derek.  Run Muskegon congratulates Kerra on her one year of running anniversary.
 
(Answers provided by Nicole Bush (Sister-in-law) & Kerra’s Husband, Derek Bush)
 
1. How long have you been running?
Kerra started running a little over a year ago with the goal of running the Run Muskegon Turkey Trot
 
2. Do you race? If so, what is your most memorable race experience? Yes! 3.5 miles into the North Country Trail Half Marathon, she took a tumble that ended with her hitting her head, shoulder, and knees. It was like a slow-motion cartoon fall with her arms windmilling around. The whole side of her body was covered in dirt.
 
3. Ever run in a costume? If so, what?
80’s themed 5k run with a punk rock tutu 
 
4. Only running shoes for me are…
Mizunos
 
5. What is your worst running-related injury?
See number 2
 
6. Hot or cold weather runner?
 Cold
 
7. What is your motivation for running?
 
In 2017, Kerra and her doctors were trying to figure out why she was having some unusual symptoms. Issues like having a hard time closing her hands all the way, her head feeling heavy, and her tongue getting locked up were common occurrences. After a number of tests Kerra was diagnosed with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy Type One. As time with her diagnosis progressed, additional testing found that her lungs were in good shape, but the muscles controlling them were not functioning properly. Kerra also had enough muscle loss in her legs to consider making her wear a brace. To help hold off the symptoms and strengthen her body, Kerra got the clear to run last year. She has been kicking butt since then!
 
8. If I didn't run I....
Would have never experienced so many cool new things!
 
9. I can't run without…
Music 
 
10. What's the farthest you have run at one time?
Half marathon 
 
11. What brought you to Run Muskegon and why have you stayed?
Started for the Turkey Trot Training Plan & stayed for the people. 
 
Kerra’s 2023/2024 Races
5k Turkey Trot
Virtual “you serious Clark?” Christmas 5k
5k Sargent Preston 
Ridge Run 15k (I think this is the first time everyone really got to see sassy Kerra)
Virtual 10k Running with My Peeps (for the medal obviously)
Seaway Half 
Run for Wings 5k
Run OHS 5k
80s Retro Glow Trail 5k
Mill Creek 10k
North Country Trail Half 
Ragnar 
GR Half 
 

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