Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 12: Ariel Laguilles

Name: Ariel Laguilles

Shoe Size:  9.5

How long have you been with BOMF? 2 years

What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  Community, solidarity, and friendship.

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?   Ometepe Half Marathon in Nicaragua-the race that started it all.  I was the 1st of 2 North Americans to cross the finish line but got beat by a fella who thought no one was looking and hopped on his buddy's scooter for almost a mile.

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without checking the progress of my toenails re-growing. and bourbon.

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  The Dos Equis most interesting man in the world, John McEnroe, and Diane Van Deren (she's worth a google).

Little known, complete useless fact about yourself.  I used to be a child chess prodigy. Until I get injured.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 11: Heather Martin

Name:  Heather Martin

Shoe Size:  9 running shoes/8.5 cowboy boots & heels

How long have you been with BOMF? Since the spring of 2010.

What Do You Get Most Out of Running with BOMF? The people (res and non-res alike) are a constant source of inspiration.

Favorite race ever done?  Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon (see enclosed goofy photo) because the course was gorgeous, I managed a PR despite the rolling hills (I'm not super speedy), and they give you free wine to drink afterwards. What's not to love???

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without bad reality TV, snugs from my dog, time to scroll through my favorite blogs, Trello, and either SkinnyGirl margaritas or wine.

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Why are we sharing the milkshake? I run. Do I not deserve my own milkshake? Bill Clinton, Princess Diana, and Oscar Pistorius.

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I spent 15 minutes during a conference call today trying to unsuccessfully download the theme song from Spy Hunter (yes, the old video game) as my ringtone.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

HAPPY HOUR!!!

Come to the Ugly Mug (723 8th Street SE) on Wednesday, August 29, 6-9 PM to support Team Third Leg and BOMF for the 2012 Ragnar Relay! 10% of all sales and all tips to the "celebrity" bartenders goes to BOMF!!!

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 10: Jen Anderson

Name:  Jen Anderson

Shoe Size:  8.5

How long have you been with BOMF? Just getting to know the group.

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?  Kennebunk Fireman's Triathlon... running, swimming, biking along the coast of Maine

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without some time to sweat, a solid music fix and coffee

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  I'm lactose intolerant but.... Joan Benoit Samuelson (did so much to break down barriers for female runners),  Thich Nhat Hanh (his wisdom), George Clooney (obvious)

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I once rode a burro around the grand canyon

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 9: Karen Murray

Name:  Karen "K-Dog" Murray

Shoe Size: 8

What do you get most out of running with BOMF? I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their stories.

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]? Usually the last one or the next one, all have a special place. Doing the 50 miler this year is up there. Also up there is Mooseman because I got a pre-race photo with a man dressed up in a moose costume.

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without
oxygen/sunlight/some outdoor time

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, vanilla milk shake. 
The Locker (Craig Laughlin); Agatha Christie; Dean Karnazes (He would probably go with a frozen yogurt)

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I am a founding member of the Sprinkle Sprinters. We run to various cupcake stores enjoy a cupcake and then run home.

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 8: Rob Brown

Name: Rob Brown

Shoe Size: 8.5
 
How long have you been with BOMF? I worked with BoMF for 1.5 years in DC, but moved away at the end of last year and am coming back for Ragnar!
 
What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  I love seeing the change that a res member goes through when they first realize that they can make a significant change in their life through running, and also when a non-res member realizes just how important they are to the team.
 
Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]? Ragnar 2010. If you've ever done a Ragnar, you know exactly why.
 
Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without an inappropriate amount of food consumption.
 
3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Ghandi (but not during one of his fasts), Chuck Palahniuk, Kurt Vonnegut  
 
Little know, complete useless fact about yourself. I was in a Japanese made for tv movie when I was a little kid.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Team Bonding

Rob + John livin' large

















[please note:  these are not our official uniforms]

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 7: Lucy Hynes

Name:  Lucy Hynes

Shoe Size:  8.5 Womens

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?  Charlottesville half marathon - it's so scenic (but hilly!)

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without yoga, reading home design blogs, and a glass of wine.  Often in that order, but not consecutive.

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Nelson Mandela (no explanation needed), Peyton Manning (he's hilarious, and I love football), Ryan Gosling (since you're asking, I thought I'd throw him in...)

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I like to do cartwheels and headstands on golf course greens when no one is looking.  I think it embarrasses my husband.

Monday, July 30, 2012

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 6: Blake Henderson

Name:  Blake Henderson

Shoe Size:  11.5

How long have you been with BOMF? 11 Months.

What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  The opportunity to regularly make awesome friends that make me want to get out of bed at 5:15am


Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?
  DC Rock 'N Roll Half...because it wasn't the full

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without synthetic, breathable undies

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Abraham Lincoln, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader  *no light sabers allowed but Abe gets an ax in case things get hectic

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I once ate 50 hard-boiled eggs in one hour enabling me to gain the profound respect and admiration of my fellow inmates in a low-security Mississippi prison.