Q: When did you first join R4R and how did you learn about us?
A: Janice Dufault invited me to a January kick-off meeting. She and I had been running partners for many years. Our old running club had broken up, and we were both looking for a new running home.
Q: How would you describe your Runnin’ for Rhett experience to a child?
A: My experience has been great, I have met lots of new friends and some old ones that I had lost track of. Running with a group like this gives you an extra reason to get up and go for that run you need. Also, the feeling that you are doing something to help young people enjoy the sport you love is a great feeling.
Q: What’s your very favorite “Movin’ into Life” activity?
A: The kids race twice a year. They are so excited to finish no matter their pace. Handing out medals at the finish, everyone is a winner and they all have giant smiles as they come across the finish.
Q: What made you decide to participate in the Oregon Ragnar and what are you most excited about?
A: I ran with R4R Ragnar a few years ago when I was new to the group. I met and got to know lots of people that don’t always come to the EG runs. Many of those same people are running this Ragnar, and I get to spend three days with them again. It’s an excellent bonding event and a great time. I’ll be tired at the end. I’m sure I’ll have new stories to tell about this one just like I have from the last one.
Q: How do you like to spend your free time? Any hobbies of note?
A: Hobbies; Golf, fishing, traveling with my wife, running, of course. But what I spend most of my time on is remote control Airplanes (RC). I build and race these in warbird pylon races, similar to the Reno Air Races. These 5-foot wingspan planes go 100 mph or faster, “I Feel The Need, The Need for Speed”.
Q: If you were a vegetable, what would you be and why?
A: As a vegetable, I would be a tomato. Tomatoes love the hot Sacramento summers and so do I.
Q: What has been your most unusual or interesting job?
A: While I was in high school a neighbor needed someone to help with their hydroponic-grown alpha sprouts, which they sold to local stores. My job was turning the sprouts and watering. That wasn’t that interesting, but it turns out this was more a hippie commune than any of the neighbors knew. My senior year of high school and the next year was eye-opening for this good Catholic boy.
