CP rang in the 2011 with – what else – a Baltimore BOMF-wide run on New Year’s Day. We all enjoyed the chance to run with our teammates from the other groups, and it was a great way to kick-off the New Year!
January also marked the beginning of our training for the Nikia Half Marathon and Relay and the Delaware Running Festival. Team CP added a second evening run to our schedule and will now be running Monday and Wednesday nights at 7 pm. Come join us if you’re looking to add a few more miles!
We welcomed two new runners to Team CP, as Ron and Donte both joined the team. Donte is approaching 15 miles, and Ron recently passed 20 miles. Craig also reached 10 miles before having to sit out with a knee injury. Two of our teammates moved out into community housing in January as well. Congratulations to Leon and Leonard!
Team CP ran its first race of 2011: the aptly-named Frozen Finger 5-Miler. It was a cold, snowy morning but the team enjoyed the peaceful run around Lake Montebello and the surrounding trails. Ron came out to run his first race, and Harvey led the cheer squad. CP’s Brendan took first place overall – congrats, Brendan!
As the month draws to a close, Team CP’s football loyalties (primarily, Ravens, Redskins, Patriots, Jets, and Colts) have all united us against the Steelers and we’re also waiting for the start of baseball season. We’re also looking forward to the warmer temperatures of spring!
Team Christopher's Place in January
RESIDENTIAL MEMBER OF THE MONTH: MIKE M.
Mike M., January Member of the Month
Shoe size: 12
Member since: October 2010
Miles accumulated: 80
Best BOMF moment: the BASH!
Biggest challenge with running: My biggest challenge that I’ve faced with running is to stay focused on what I’m doing at the time, to leave all my worries until the run is done. yeah yeah!
Goal in the next three months: Run a half marathon.
What do you think about when you’re running?: I think about being free and the freedom running brings me.
What’s the next race you’re doing with the BOMF crew?: The Nikia Nippy Nor’easter Half Marathon.
A thank you from Mike: “Thanks for the support from all my teammates. I will continue to run my heart out. BOMF helps me to get comfortable being around a lot of different people.”
“Mike joined us late last year but he’s already made an impact on our team. His teammates observed how “he pushes himself every morning to go the extra miles”, “he never settles for just one or two miles”, and he “has a positive attitude and a warm smile.” Mike is training for his first half marathon this spring, and we’re all very excited for him!” – Sarah O’Connor, team leader
NON-RESIDENTIAL MEMBER OF THE MONTH: KAYLA AMIN
Kayla, January Member of the Month (at Wipeout)
Shoe size: 9
Member since: May 2010
Best BOMF moment: Seeing my teammates after the Baltimore Marathon
Goal in the next three months: Build my miles back up so I can run my second 10 miler this spring.
What do you think about when you’re running?: About that feeling of accomplishment and complete exhaustion I have to look forward to at the finish. But usually, about how there is no way I would be up at 5:00 AM in freezing temperatures if it weren’t for my amazing team!
What’s the next race you’re doing with the BOMF crew?: The Nikia Nippy Nor’easter Half Marathon.
Kayla is a college student at University of Maryland, yet she consistently travels back to Baltimore to run with us on breaks and long weekends. As one of her teammates said, “I’m just amazed that someone that is on break from school gets up at 4:30 in the morning to go running. She looks forward to being with the team weekdays and weekends as well. And for someone that hates the cold as much as her, that is real dedication!” Thank you, Kayla, for all that you do for Back on my Feet!” – Sarah O’Connor, team leader
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