Runner in the spotlight: Bob Bertemes

How has running changed your life?I have always been running since my early childhood so there was no real life changing moment which came with running for me. Although I can say that running is making me a better person in every aspect of life. It is a daily challenge to be the best you can be on each particular day, which will eventually lead to reaching the goals which you set yourself. Moreove...

Runner in the spotlight: Ann Thomas

How has running changed your life? Running empowered me to handle real life situations. It gave me confidence to make a difficult decision.  I knew that, even though it would be hard to be a single mom with sole custody, I was tough and could persevere.  I have been running competitively for over 20 years.  I started as a sprinter in junior high, transitioned to middle distanced in high school, ra...

Runner in the spotlight: Emily Sanone

How has running changed your life? My daily runs are what clearsmy head and gives me perspective on things. I feel gratitude when Irun. It is a time when I am completely in tune with myself… myfeelings, my thoughts, and my body. Taking that time for myselfearly in the morning helps me approach the rest of the day withmore clarity and a better attitude.On a bigger scale, running races, specifically...

Runner in the spotlight: Holin Wilbanks

How has running changed your life? I'm a better mom, wife and friend since I've been able to spend time lost in the mountain. There's just something magical about the climbs, the peaks, the rivers and the quiet that you can hear so loudly when you are miles away from the real world.Where is your favorite place to run? My Ogden, Utah mountains are really the best place to run. I've tried to find ot...