An Optimistic View of Life

Barry reflects back on his life from childhood in Corning, NY to running and hiking over one hundred thousand miles. He shares his optimistic view on life and how much he has to be thankful for.

Interview with Shelby

Shelby Kihega, age 19, is college athlete at MSSU. She runs cross country and track, arguably one of the hardest sports. In this interview, she describes the highs and lows of her favorite sport and what makes her her.

Joshua Hasson 10-11-22

Joshua, 63, started running with the Crazies on 10/1/17. He almost never misses a Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday run

English Paper Q3

Donna describes her recovery of a hip replacement surgery to running a 5k in France.

Adam Scott 12-7-22

Adam, 62, is a runner that joined the Crazies around 2000

Bill Ralyea 9-6-22

Bill, 68, joined the Crazies in 1999. He is a runner and mountain biker

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Chris Lampen-Crowell and Bruce Johnson

Chris Lampen-Crowell (63) and Bruce Johnson (68) talk about the process of opening their store Gazelle Sports in Downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the barriers they overcame to make it a success.

The Big E

Earl, (77) and his grand daughter Addie, (12) sit down and have a meaningful conversation to get to know "Epa" better.

The Running Shoe

Coach Kedge talks about his experience growing up with the running shoe. For KU HNRS 177 final project.

Mark Lorenzoni and Luke Gioiosa

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023] Mark (67) and Luke (33) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mark opened Charlottesville's hallmark running store, Ragged Mountain Running and coaches running for the community. Luke served in the Peace Corps...

Becoming an All-American

Interview with Bob Liking that talks about his running career, specifically his senior season, about his team's and his own individual success.

Running back in time

My father told a story about his dad’s running hobby. After that, he explained what he was most grateful for.

An Unexpected Passion for Running

Rose Lee-Pavlick shares her story of unexpectedly jumping into a new hobby, running, after signing up for a fundraiser to help bring water to people in Congo.

Donato Hernandez Discussing His Life in Guatemala and the United States

In the interview, made on December 3, 2019, Donato Hernandez (39) talks about his childhood where he and his cousins/neighbors played sport (soccer) in the rain and they were blithe because they thought it is fun being in this weather,...

James and Saul, Frontrunners Sacramento
October 3, 2022 App Interview

In 1992, Sacramento Frontrunners, an LGBTQ running group was formed. James and Saul were part of the first group. As part of our 30th Anniversary, they share some of their best memories of the early years and what this group...

Hayley Greco and Quinn Jackson

[Recorded: Thursday, September 21st, 2023] Hayley Greco (19) from New Fairfield, Connecticut, and Quinn Jackson (19) from Scotch Plains, New Jersey participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA....

Running Stories

I interviewed my father who ran competitively in his high school, college, and post college days.

Dennis McLean 10-17-22

Dennis McLean, 84, has been a runner with the Alamo Crazies since 1995. He is a golfer that hosts other Crazies at Rossmoor every Friday

Running with My Grandpa

Paul Johnston (68) talks about his life and running with his granddaughter.

Albert Lim, David Lim, and Toby Lim

The story of a Korean man and a journey with his family to America from a war at home. David Lim was interviewed on January 7th in Porter Ranch where he talks about his experience of the Korean War in...

Life as a D1 Runner

Garrett talks about his running career and the things that have influenced him and kept him going over the years.