Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 3: Alyson Shade

Name:  Alyson Shade

Shoe Size:  6.5 running, 6 stilettos

How long have you been with BOMF? I began fundracing in Mar 2010 then joined Blair House last summer.

What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  love, support, and fun sweaty goodness

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?   This year's philly 20in24, because it was my first major sign towards recovery.  aaaaand it felt incredible!

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without yoga, deep breathing, and my daily planner.

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Kara Goucher, Pema Chodron, John Murray*

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.   My nickname is Lou Lou. 

* editors note:  I'm jealous.

HAPPY HOUR!!!

Come to the Mighty Pint (1831 M St. NW) on Tuesday, August 30, 6-8 PM to support Blair House's Non-Res Fundracing Team for the Ragnar Relay! A $5 donation will get you a BoMF wrist band and $2 drink specials! 

Get to know Team Third Leg_Volume 2: Amanda Ehrbar

Name:  Amanda Ehrbar

Shoe Size:  7

How long have you been with BOMF?  A little over a year

What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  I enjoy the team atmosphere BOMF creates, both with residents and non-residents. I also appreciate how BOMF uses any excuse to eat delicious treats together at practices and races.

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]? My favorite race with BOMF was the National Marathon in March 2011. I completely the race with BOMF alum-runner extraordinaire Bing and fellow Ragnar teammate Dave and was so honored to be apart of Bing's great accomplishment.

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine i cannot live without granola bars. I should buy stock in Nature Valley.

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake:  I would like to share a chocolate milkshake with my grandma, Jim Rome, or Madeleine Albright.

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself:  I share a birthday with my sister but we are not twins.

Get to know Team Third Leg_Volume 1: John Murray

Name:  John Murray aka Mr. No Tolerance

Shoe Size:  Running Size =12.5 Pumped Up Kicks Size = 11

How long have you been with BOMF?  I started running at the WDC launch in March 2010

What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  When I started running with BOMF, I signed up for the opportunity to giving back, but as everything in life it comes full circle.  I enjoy the camaraderie of the residence and non-residence alike.   When you are running it is all about getting to the next mile.

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]? Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, because it is awesome that is why.

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without: angry birds,  exercising (swim, bike, run)

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake:

    My Grandfather – he worked at a dairy, I bet he could make a kick ass milkshake

    Warren Miller – “If you don’t do it this year, you will be one year older when you do”

    Bob Marley -  although I am guessing he did not spend much time drinking milk shakes

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself:  I once worked as an EMT and quit because I got tired of listening to my co-workers talking about fishing

Hot shirts...

We have finalized the design for our shirts! We are hoping to make some running shirts as well as t-shirts. To do so, we could really use some sponsors!!! If you are interested in getting your company's logo on the shirts, send David Shove-Brown a message and we can make it happen!

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