Running Dad – Anthony Sanders

Running Dad – Anthony Sanders

RUNNING DAD PROFILE:

NAME: Anthony Sanders
RESIDENCE: Camp Pendleton, California
AGE: 31
FAMILY: Married to Shanna with a 3 year old daughter named Lovelynn and a baby boy due in September named Everest
OCCUPATION: United States Marine: Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mechanic, and Instructor for our Basic Vehicle Repairmans Course (entry level school, similar concept to the Army’s ‘A’ schools) (more…)

Running Dad – Josh Ilnicki

Running Dad – Josh Ilnicki

RUNNING DAD PROFILE:

NAME: Josh Ilnicki
RESIDENCE: Front Royal, VA
AGE: 29
FAMILY: Wife Sara, Daughter Estella (age 3)
OCCUPATION: Teacher (Pre-Algebra, Health, and Physical Education)

Intro: I met Josh in 2014 at a race and he told me he had been reading this blog for a while. It was nice to hear that someone actually reads this thing, so we became friends. We also became friendly competitors over the following races including a down to the wire finish at the Apple Blossom 10k. He faithfully has worn the Team Running Dad shirts for all his races and embodies the Running Dad mentality. (more…)

Running Dad – Tom Purcell

Running Dad – Tom Purcell

RUNNING DAD PROFILE:

NAME: Tom Purcell
RESIDENCE: Chesapeake, VA
AGE: 48
FAMILY: Wife: Kim, Kids: Daughters Allie & Maddie (both 19), son Tyler (6)
OCCUPATION: Owner and Personal Trainer of Town Center Fitness

Intro: Tom was the pacer for the 3:05 pace group at the 2014 Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach. He paced me to a Boston Qualifying time for which I will always be grateful. Below are some questions I had for Tom since he is a Running Dad.

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Running Dad – Chris Northrup

Running Dad – Chris Northrup

RUNNING DAD PROFILE:

NAME: Chris Northrup
RESIDENCE: Winchester, VA
AGE: 51
FAMILY: Spouse: Robin, Kids: Chris, Jr. (23), Thomas (20), James (17), Patrick (14)
OCCUPATION: Director Hi-Five Sports Camp

Intro: Chris and I have been battling it out on the local race courses for a couple years. We seem to go back and forth beating each other and have formed a friendly rivalry. I know it has made me a stronger runner. I decided to find out what makes Chris tick. Maybe learn some of his tricks so I can get a competitive edge. (more…)