06/01/2026
Today’s Member Monday Spotlight features BRCs vice president, Mario Vazquez! 🏃🏃
Swipe until the end to see Mario’s first official race, the BCS Marathon!➡️➡️
1. What got you into running?
Like most would say, I was way out of shape. I was at a beach vacation back in July of 2023, and I didn’t like the guy staring back at me in that water mirror. The next morning, 7/4/23, I hopped on the treadmill, where day 1 began.
2. Why did you join BRC?
It’s funny, before joining BRC, I started a small social group, not a running club by any means. We were to meet on a morning out of the week, and put one foot in front of the other. Those that know me would tell you that I’m very passionate. When I commit to something, I give it 110%. So what started as a verbal commitment from my group of family and friends eventually turned into a no-show. I recall having a cooler with iced-over water bottles and electrolyte powder mix and no one to share with. Sad, I know. So I retired that small group and shortly after, I came into contact with, and he might not remember the encounter, but it was Tim Habinak, on a Monday run at Wolf Pen Creek. That was 2024. Fast forward some months later, I mustered enough courage and joined BRC in January of 2025. A big gulp later, and another month went by before I made my debut on a Saturday’s run at Harvey Washbangers. Sadly, I only ran out of there twice (Editor’s note: Harvey Washbangers burned down about a year ago ) . Anyways, joining the BRC was definitely a good decision, I only regret not signing up sooner.
3. If you could share any fact about yourself what would it be?
I love ALL people and getting to know ALL people. I feel like I can talk to anyone about anything. Having a companion or a group running beside me makes the run just feel smoother, at least in my opinion.
