My name is Brian Cribb, I am an avid runner. I'm not the fastest or the most fit, but I think I might be having the most fun. The Running Community enjoys both competition and teamwork. We recognize the speed and strength of those who win the races, but we also celebrate and encourage those who are just getting their 5K time under thirty minutes.

Why Choose Running as a Sport?

Each person's personal achievement is recognized and respected. If you work hard, you improve. Period. Certainly there are injuries which can prevent you from running, but many people use slight annoyances as excuses for staying on the couch.

Running as a sport takes time, patience and commitment. When you achieve a Personal Record, it belongs to you. No one can take it away or give it to someone else. Each goal you achieve becomes another level of personal strength and confidence. It is truly a sport where everyone can win.

Above and beyond the obvious psychological benefits, You get to live a longer and better life. Many of the people I hang out with at these races are old enough to be my parents. Others are old enough to be my grandparents. Think about that for a minute. Imagine being 70 years old and finishing a marathon. With that in mind, does old age really seem so bad anymore?

-Brian.