Business Badgers Who...Love to Run
“I don’t like music during a race; taking in the energy of the crowd and fellow participants is more engaging for me.”
—Mike Lisle (BBA ’01)
“My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 10 years ago. Eight years ago I started a fundraiser for the disease, using the Southern California Half Marathon as an ending point. We’ve raised more than $95,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County for Type 1 research. Because of my running and fundraising, my daughter took up running, which helps to regulate the amount of insulin she takes each day. Running has improved the quality of her life tenfold, and as a father, you can’t beat that.”
—David Jewell (BBA ’80)
“I love to run for the solitude, freedom, and beauty of nature. It helps me clear my head and set goals.”
—Katherine Himes (MBA ’01)
“In the hectic world we live in, often times it’s the only true alone time I get—free from any other obligation, duty, or distraction. It’s only me and the pavement, where the only pace is forward.”
—Meredith Otte
(BBA ’08)
“Running gives me an opportunity to clear my thoughts, chat with my buddies, and feel good about myself. A run on a trail gives me the energy I need to deal with the day’s challenges.”
—Julie Rieth (BBA ’94)
“A top 10 finish in the Madison Half Marathon was a proud moment for me, especially because I had to push through an injury and a difficult course.”
—Nicholas Connors (BBA ’15)
“I love the sense of accomplishment I feel when I complete a long run!”
—Cindy Bush (BBA ’05)
“Halfway through earning my MBA, I established a daily running routine. When I say daily, I mean every day. The last day that I did not run was August 8, 1981.”
—John Chandler (MBA ’82)
