09/24/2026
We have met some pretty incredible people in our run club! We want to start highlighting some of these amazing humans and share a little bit about them!
We had to start this with none other than our friend Jeff!
Jeff is from southern Illinois and is traveling for work. He is an avid runner and was itching to go out and get connected with some local runners! Although it may not seem like it with Jeff’s willingness to jump into any challenge, he is 66 years young and started running at the age of 60! A true example of it’s never too late to start! Jeff has been a huge inspiration to us but probably even many in our group! He has conquered some pretty amazing challenges like running 135 miles just last year at the age of 65! That is not even his first time doing 100+ miles. He has a special way in staying humble about his incredible milestones and saying something witty! Aside from all his accolades to us the most impressive story is how he started his running journey. On the first day attempting he said he couldn’t even run 100 yards without stopping. He did not quit. Little by little he kept on running and every day was able to run a little further, until he was able to run a full mile without stopping. Being able to run 100+ mile races starts with the small stuff. It starts with breaking those mental barriers of wanting or believing you can change and do more. Arguably those are the toughest battles which is why to us are the most impressive. Sure running really long distances or super fast paces is incredible but starting a new journey and perusing personal growth is also incredible and it’s never too late!
We have learned so much from Jeff and we are so incredibly grateful to have been able to meet him while he was out here a couple months for work. If you see Jeff out and about make sure to say hi!
And as Jeff likes to say.
“Go out and find some miles! You won’t find them on the couch!”
