A fresh trail at Imerman Memorial Park in Saginaw, Michigan.
Imerman Memorial Park [Runner’s High]
Nos. 34 & 35 [Runners]
“What’s the best piece of running advice you’ve ever received?”
“However fast you’re running, run faster.”
No. 33 [Runners]
“What’s something about running that gets you out the door every day?
“It’s a great way to calm myself.”
“Who’s your biggest running inspiration?”
“Steve Prefontaine.”
“Why Pre?”
“Everything was in his face and people said he couldn’t do it, and he did it.”
Kollen Park Boardwalk [Runner’s High]
A nighttime stroll down Kollen Park’s boardwalk in Holland, Michigan.
Nos. 28-32 [Runners]
I asked this group of eighth-graders to tell me (1) the best piece of running advice they’ve received and (2) what they love about running. A few answers for each question…
(1) “Don’t eat right before you run.”
“Pace yourself. Don’t sprint at the start.”
“Don’t give up, just keep running.”
(2) “You just go out and run, and nobody’s judging.”
“Staying fit.”
“It’s all you out there. It can be peaceful.”
Hooray Run 