Name: Janeé Jill Stump
Age: 39
Been with ORC since: Summer of 2010
Proudest running moment: Crossing the finish line at the Trolley Run with my son Alex last year. Although he officially crossed the finish line 20 minutes prior, he ran back and found me on the course and kept me motivated for a strong finish of my own.
Volunteer work: Harvesters, Meals on Wheels, Olathe NW High School Cross Country
Hobbies/ Interests: I am working on an accounting degree from ESU while juggling a challenging full-time job so my main hobby seems to be “homework”
Why I run with the ORC: I started doing 5K runs about five years ago and wanted to become a stronger runner. Joining ORC provides me with motivation and accountability to keep running even if my hectic schedule only allows for 1-2 runs a week. I also appreciate the focus ORC has on community service
Name: Rob Gallop
Age: 40
Been with ORC since: Mid 2009
Proudest running moment: Since I've run so many races over the years, I would have to say that running 15:58 for 5K has to be in the top few. I did this back in 1998 or 1999 while working as a Government employee assigned to a Marine Corps base in Okinawa, Japan. Two other races that come to mind are the Naha and Okinawa Marathons. I ran 4:15:00 at Naha, and 4:00:00 at Okinawa.
Hobbies/ Interests: Running, Mountain biking, P90X workouts, fishing (trout is my favorite), Cisco networking, 1980's and classic rock music, auto mechanics, and sometimes even horse back riding.
Why I run with the ORC: The people are great and I've made some very good friends. Camaraderie at group runs is something I wouldn't trade. We keep each other motivated, and check in on each other when we are hurt.
Name: Tim Hodges
Age: 28
Been with ORC since: 2008
Proudest running moment: Finishing the
Kansas City marathon in 2009.
Hobbies/ Interests: I play softball
in the spring, summer, and fall with the Skidmarks softball
team.
Why I run with the ORC: The ORC is a great
group of people and we like to have fun while running!
I love the camaraderie of the ORC! We stand and run together
like a club should and welcome new runners all the time
Paul Beiker
Been with the ORC: since May 2010
Proudest running moment: Completed first 1/2 Marathon
@ the 2010 Patriot's Run.
Hobbies/Interests: Running, working out, traveling. Love
the Kansas Jayhawks!
Why I run with the ORC: I like the structure of
the groups runs. It
helps keep me on schedule. The experience of
the runners in the club
is priceless and I have learned so much from them. Running
with
others is so much more fun than running alone. Running
with the club
has improved my times immensely. The ORC members
are very inviting.
I enjoy the friendships I've made through the club.
Hobbies/ Interests: Running, working out,
snow skiing, and family. Also, I am just starting
my own independent insurance agency featuring MutualAid eXchange
(MAX), which is a Christian faith based insurance and mutual
aid company.
Why I run with the ORC: It give me the opportunity
to run with others instead of by myself all the time. It
also gives me the opportunity to meet new people with a similar
interest in running and fitness.
Germaine
Been with the ORC: May 2010
Proudest running moment: (I have two!) Completing my
first half marathon and running the 1996 Atlanta Olympic
Games torch relay.
Hobbies/Interests: Running, biking, snow skiing.
Why I run with the ORC: I enjoy the motivation from my fellow
members and like being able to run with others that share the
same liking for distance running. I've found that I have pushed
myself further than I ever would have if I had been running
alone. The advice that I have received from the group has been
invaluable.
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Name: Denise Burke
Age: 47
Been with ORC since: August 2009
Proudest running moment: Finishing my first
half marathon in March 2009. Went from running 5Ks
to
a half, my son in the Army, said "go for it Mom".
Hobbies/ Interests: Running, tennis, cooking
and baking, history
Why I run with the ORC: My family and I moved
here from Little Rock last year and I was looking for
a group to run
with that would help me stay motivated, be a better runner,
and make some new friends.
Name: Patrick Wackerla
Age: 44
Been with ORC since: May
2008
Proudest running moment: 3:26:45 at
the 2010 Kansas City Marathon that qualified me for the
2012 Boston Marathon.
Hobbies/ Interests: Sports
Junkie. Baseball, Football, NASCAR, etc.
Volunteer work: ORC
Board Member 2009, 2010.I
coordinate the purchase of ORC apparel (shirts, hats, jackets,
etc.) to keep the club members looking good and promoting
the club at races.
Why I run with the ORC: The
group runs!
Name: Rich Stiner
Age: 56
Been with ORC since: 2007
Proudest running moment: Running my
first marathon with my daughter
Hobbies/ Interests: Hockey, traveling, fantasy
sports
Why I run with the ORC: It's great to pass
the time sharing stories and discuss running with other members.
I enjoy the camaraderie and the social events in the club.
Name: MIKA EDEN
Age: 27
Been with ORC since: I'M NEW TO THE CLUB
Proudest running moment: I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A
CASUAL RUNNER, NEVER RAN ANY RACES, BUT THIS YEAR I'M SCHEDULED
TO RUN A COUPLE ORGANIZED RACES.
Hobbies/ Interests: CROSSFIT, JOGGING, READING,
AND TRAVELING
Why I run with the ORC: SCHEDULED GROUP RUNS & MOTIVATION
Name: Jay Murphy
Age: 38
Been with ORC since: May 2009
Proudest running moment: So far my proudest
running moment was finishing my first 1/2 marathon. I
ran it with my dad and my only goal was to finish, but really
wanted to break 2 hours. Not only did I finish but
I broke 2 hours as well, we did it in 1:54:09.
Hobbies/ Interests: Running obviously and I am
an avid bowler. I also just started brewing my own
beer and love it.
Why I run with the ORC: I love the camaraderie
that we all have. I remember when I started with the
club I could barely run a 10 minute mile and now run training
runs at around 8:30. Whats really nice is that we have
people that run at all levels, so that no matter how fast
you are there is usually someone there for you to run with.
Name: Jared Wisner
Age: 27
Been with ORC since: 2009
Proudest running moment: Actually doesn't even involve
my running
conquests. I had my proudest running moment when
a patient I had been
treating told me that after a year and a half of
not being able to finish
a track or cross country season due to shin splints,
he was able to
complete a season and was still running without
pain. He had tried
multiple treatment approaches before coming
to see me and nothing had
helped. It felt good to help someone get out
and keep running.
Hobbies/ Interests: The only hobby I have
had for the past year is
getting my chiropractic office open and
started. Other than that, I enjoy
working with other runners and their injuries,
and getting out for a good
run myself.
Why I run with the ORC: I run with the
ORC because sometimes being around
other people who enjoy running helps
keep you motivated to continue
running when you go through those
periods where you just want to sit on
the couch and be lazy.
Name: JAY REINHARDT
Age: 50
Been with ORC since: Sometime in the mid
1980's.
Proudest running moment: Tie between completing
my first marathon in 2009 and getting "HALF FAST CARTOONS" published,
co-authored with Mike Gardner.
Hobbies/ Interests: Cartooning, Cycling,
Catholic Church
Why I run with the ORC: Friendly, fun people
that celebrate a good run with good food & beverages!
Name: Jason Gregg
Age: 34
Been with ORC since: August 2008
Proudest running moment: Finishing my
first marathon in October 2009.
Hobbies/ Interests: Reading, movies, listening
to music
Why I run with the ORC: I like to be around
people who share the same goals and interests that I do. The
club gave me the opportunity to train for my first marathon.
If it wasn't for the people I run with I would have never
have pushed myself past my comfort zone.
Name: Charlie Pearson
Age: 66
Been with ORC since: 1985
Proudest running moment: My first marathon – 1987
Kansas City Marathon - 3:35:29
Hobbies/ Interests: Enjoying retirement and playing golf.
Why I run with the ORC: I have made many friends through
the ORC and other Kansas City area running organizations.
The ORC has offered me the opportunity to serve on several
running committees and to volunteer at numerous running events.
The friendships, common interests, and support of the ORC
and the running community gives me the motivation and ongoing
opportunity to continue running which is good for my health
and well being.
Name: Jeremy Rott
Age: 34
Been with ORC since: 2007
Proudest running moment: 4 marathons, got 5 & 6 scheduled
for Olathe and Chicago this year.
Hobbies/ Interests: Kids, Running, Fishing
Why I run with the ORC: Good group to get running advice
from
Name: Jim Silvers
Age:73
Been with ORC since: The beginning
Proudest running moment: completion of 100th triathlon
Hobbies/ Interests: singing, biking, ski bum
Why I run with the ORC: I love the people alhough I don't
run any more
Name: Laura DeLargy
Age: 35
Been with ORC since: 2008
Proudest running moment: Running 15 miles with the group
Hobbies/ Interests: I love to cook and bake and I'm so glad I
love running because it helps balance out all the sweets I eat!!
Why I run with the ORC: Since I am new to running, I really enjoy
running with other runners who are more experienced. It makes
the long runs go by faster and I am always learning new things
about how to be a stronger runner.
Name: Sam Miceli
Age: 68
Been with ORC since: 1990
Proudest running moment: Tossup between
my association with the Jared Coones Run and finishing
my first marathon at 3:37:29.
Hobbies/ Interests: Biking
Name: Denise Austin
Age: 42
Been with ORC since: April 5, 2010
Proudest running moment: I ran my first half
marathon this year in Olathe. I finished it in 2hours 4minutes.
YEA!!! (The last quarter mile I thought I was going to die!
J)
I also ran the Kansas City Wizard’s 5K for Autism
on May 15, 2010 and came in first place over all in the women’s
Masters Division (40 and up). I finished in 24minutes
31seconds. My PR!
I am looking forward (with fear and trembling) to my first
Marathon this fall!
Hobbies/ Interests: running, reading, my
church and raising my four beautiful children with my husband
Richard who is one of my biggest supporters! Thanks honey!!
Why I run with the ORC: I love meeting with people that
I can glean wisdom from on how to run smarter, better and
farther. Thanks ORC!
Name: Brandon Graves
Age: 25
Length of time with ORC: 1 month
Proudest running moment: Finishing my first marathon in April,
2010
Volunteer work: Olathe Masonic Lodge, the United Way
Hobbies/ Interests: Running, Football, Music
Why I run with the ORC: It's so much easier to train when
you are running with like minded people who are attempting
to accomplish the same goal you are.
Name: Dave McCabe
Age: 45
Length of time with ORC: Just started in the spring of
2010
Proudest running moment: First 10k spring 2010
Volunteer work: Advisory Board for ITT Tech,
Hobbies/ Interests: MMA, Tennis, Skiing
Why I run with the ORC: Keep in shape, stay out of trouble
and meet nice people
Name: Sarah Higgins Russell
Age: 42
Been with ORC since: March 2009? (not sure)
Proudest running moment: I ran my first half
marathon this year in Kansas City.
I finished and hope to keep improving. I got to run with
my ten year old daughter recently in her first 5k. That was
a blast! I have enjoyed several 5ks over the past two years.
I hope to run another half marathon in 2011. I am a beginner
runner and have learned so much from fellow club members,
not to mention making lots of new friends! I hope to continue
to improve my pace and stay disciplined with a weekly training
schedule.
Hobbies/ Interests: running, yoga, gardening,
music, reading, movies, hiking, making art and hanging out
with my kids
