Meg Brooker
Hometown:
Mullica Hill, NJ
Years running/walking:
Since 1998
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Have fun!
Favorite local route:
The backside of Waterworks!
Best running/walking memory:
We run the 11 Miles to Paradise course each year over Easter. On Easter of 2013, I had the chance to run with some of my best friends and eat dinner with my parents, who traveled in from NJ. It was 2 days before I had a malignant tumor removed in my brain and I felt so blessed to be with people I loved.
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
After a long run, you can’t go wrong with a glass of Kirkland orange juice & avocado toast.
Erin Forde
Hometown:
Fargo, ND
Years running/walking:
Since 7th grade so I think that was 2006.
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other!
Favorite local route:
Running the half marathon route from my house.
Best running/walking memory:
While coaching at Hellgate, I’ve got to see so many young runners crush their goals and run for something bigger than themselves. It’s pretty special!
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
Anywhere with a damn fine cup of coffee
Sarah Knutson
Hometown:
Union, Illinois
Years running/walking:
I’ve been running since I was on a club team called Road Runners in the third grade.
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Run because you love to run.
Favorite local route:
There are so many trails I like to run in Missoula! I think MO-Z, Barmeyer & Sousa have been my recent favorites.
Best running/walking memory:
Running with my dad.
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
Yogurt, Cereal & Peanut Butter
Adam Peterman
Hometown:
Missoula, MT
Years running/walking:
13 years
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Start out slow and commit to being active every day!
Favorite local route:
Anything up on Sentinel and University Mountain. There are a ton of different trails and loops that you can do and you hardly ever see anyone.
Best running/walking memory:
Winning the State 3200m title in high school is probably my best memory from running. It was my final race as a high schooler and it had been something that I’d been working towards for 4 years. My friends and family were all there after the race, and I just remember we were all so excited.
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
I love breakfast burritos. Usually homemade, but the Catalyst has the best in town. And they are massive!
Kristie Ruttenbur
Hometown:
Deer Lodge, MT
Years running/walking:
11 years.
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Stick with it, it gets better.
Favorite local route:
North Ridge up Sentinel (lots of bang for the buck).
Best running/walking memory:
2010 Missoula Marathon. A longer story involving a deployment, a dog and a budding friendship with other women.
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
Catalyst.
Jeff Mogavero
Hometown:
Havertown, PA
Years running/walking:
Since 2005
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Stick with it, running will get way for more fun than you ever imagined possible!
Favorite local route:
The Pengelly Double Dip course is a blast! But in the springtime, nothing beats the trails and flowers on the Jumbo Saddle.
Best running/walking memory:
Finishing my first 100-miler was perhaps the best feeling in the world. I’ve never appreciated what my body could do more!
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
I love a big ol’ egg scramble filled with veggies and cheese. For a really long run, all of that on top of pancakes 🙂
Mike Foote
Hometown:
Jefferson, OH/Missoula, MT
Years running/walking:
37 years.
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Enjoy the process. There is no finish line.
Favorite local route:
Sheep Mountain Trail.
Best running/walking memory:
Long runs in Glacier National Park.
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
My kitchen with a smoothie and waffles.
Michael Jahnke 
Hometown:
Springfield, Missouri
Years running/walking:
11 years.
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Keep moving forward.
Favorite local route:
Farting around on Waterworks/North Hills.
Best running/walking memory:
A solid tie between running the Bass Pro Half Marathon with my mom and getting her to PR and running the 40th anniversary Stockholm Marathon on a trip to Sweden.
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
Burns St Bistro all day.
Tim Brooker
Hometown:
Duluth, MN
Years running/walking:
68 years.
Words of advice to a new runner/walker:
Don’t ever stop moving.
Favorite local route:
The North Hills.
Best running/walking memory:
Having my mother standing in the rain watching my track meet.
Favorite post-run brunch spot or meal:
Chocolate, banana, and peanut butter milkshake.
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