Runner Spotlight - October 2024

Scott was born and raised in Muskegon.  He attended Michigan Technological University, graduating with a degree in Computer Science.  After a short break from school, he got a part time job at Meijer.  It turned into a 22-year career.  He currently works as a meat cutter at the North Muskegon location. 


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1. How long have you been running? 
I’ve been running since 2019 as a way to improve my fitness. 

 2. Do you race? If so, what is your most memorable race experience? 
I have been known to participate in the occasional race.  My most memorable experience is running the Dopey Challenge at Disney World in 2023.  It involved running 4 races in 4 days.  I went there with a group of friends and had the best time! 

 3. Ever run in a costume? If so, what? 
I do run in costume in some situations: Halloween, Star Wars Day, Ragnar, Disney, Tuesdays, etc. 

 4. Only running shoes for me are... 
Anything pink 
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 5. What is your worst running-related injury? 
I've never had an actual diagnosis for an injury, but they all have involved not stretching.  Someday I’ll learn. 
 
6. Hot or cold weather runner? 
Hot weather for training.  Cold weather for racing. 
 
7. What is your motivation for running? 
Kudos!  I like medals too, even if they’re just for participation.  And the friendships are nice too. 
 
8. If I didn't run I.... 
I’d be 50 pounds heavier and playing video games on my couch all day.  But think about all the money I’d save on shoes. 
 
9. I can't run without... 
My water bottle 
 
10. What's the farthest you have run at one time? 
I participated in a 50-mile race last April 
 
11. What brought you to Run Muskegon and why have you stayed? 
I came to run Muskegon to meet new people, and I stayed because of them 
 

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