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Abigail Hart

Name: Abigail Hart

Where are you from, and what brought you to the area? I’ve lived all over! I grew up in Connecticut, went to school in D.C., spent time in Chicago, and then moved to Asheville (where I met my husband, Henry, at a local run club). We moved to the area last August for Henry’s job, with our daughter, Lily, in tow! We love it here and now own a home in Carrboro.

Why do you run? Wow, this is a hard question! Mostly, it’s to better connect with myself and my community. Running has always been a way to check in with myself while introducing me to so many incredible people. It’s also one of those rare things in life that always gives back what you put into it. Sometimes that means getting faster; other times, it just means that if you get out of the house early, you might see something cool like a beautiful bird, or finish with a fresh perspective on your day or where you live. That’s really special!

Why did you decide to join Carrboro Run Club, how long have you been running with us, and what keeps you coming back? Henry actually grew up in Chapel Hill and went to college and law school in the area, so he ran with Carrboro Run Club back then. When we moved here, we started coming regularly (always pushing Lily in the stroller!). Since then, we’ve made so many friends that I just know we’ll have for life: Yik, Emma, and their son Carlo; Emily Halpin; Sarah, Neil, and their daughter Eloise; Emily, Jonathan, and their son Bennett... the list goes on!

Tell us about your best/worst/weirdest running moment: Picking one moment is hard, because running is the best, the worst and the weirdest all the time. One of the

best moments was my first run after having Lily. For the first time in nine months, I was totally alone with my body, doing something I loved just for me. I remember feeling so proud of what my body had accomplished, and deeply grateful that I was back out there running. After that, I kept going and trained for the Chicago Marathon! Human bodies are amazing, and women are incredible.

Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: The most recent photo on my phone is of Henry sitting on our deck. He’s fashioning binoculars (since it’s fall migration season) and socks printed with Lily’s face. I’m really lucky.

If you could eat only one meal or food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Perhaps the most basic answer I could give but, sushi. Especially if it comes on a boat. I love a sushi boat.

What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? I was just accepted to run the 131 Boston Marathon next April!

David Brown

August 31, 2023 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

Where are you from, and what brought you to the area? I am originally from Raleigh. I’ve left the area several times over the years to live and work in other places but always returned to the Triangle. My family moved to Chapel Hill in 2008 after separating from working with USAID.

Why do you run? For sanity. It is my head candy; keeps me balanced and from becoming too unhinged. Everywhere I’ve lived I sought out the community of other runners.

Why did you decide to join Carrboro Run Club, how long have you been running with us, and what keeps you coming back? I think I’ve been running with the club from close to the start at Fleet Feet where a charismatic young running evangelist named Steph gained a loyal following that has followed her to several locations.

Tell us about your best/worst/weirdest running moment:

Best - everyday that I’m able to step out my door and run without fear.

Worst - making a wrong turn on a course and realizing everyone behind was following!

Weirdest - running through a couple of traffic cones placed in the street at a military checkpoint and being chased and challenged by unhappy guards who felt I disrespected their post.

If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? The oratory power of the great leaders.

If you could eat only one meal or food for the rest of your life, what would it be? The large seafood combination plater with sweet tea and hushpuppies from Hoskins

Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

What is something you want people to know about you? Running has saved my life by helping me overcome depression and unhealthy behaviors of young adulthood.

What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? Wrote letters to members of the Carrboro City Council supporting extension of a greenway along Bolin Creek from Umstead Park through Carolina North to link nearby schools to the town’s greenway system.

Guana Island, British Virgin Islands

June 27, 2022 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

Sailboat, check. Rum in pint cup, check. Successful vacation.

Cougar, Washington

June 27, 2022 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

If you look at the horizon on the left, you can see Mt. St. Helens peaking out!

Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee

February 14, 2021 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

You're the only Ten I See - covid winter getaway.

Wilson Creek Wilderness

October 16, 2020 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

Gragg Prong Falls with Jeff!

Berlin Marathon

October 27, 2019 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

The Pint Cup traveled a bit around Europe and then casually ran the Berlin Marathon with Doug Kopec!

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

October 26, 2019 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

"Two enduring symbols of American freedom." ~Yik Lam

Alex Osbourne Schwed

April 14, 2019 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

Where are you from? I hail from a small township outside of Cleveland, OH called Bainbridge.

How long have you lived in the area? ~42 million seconds (it’s legit)

What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Pain in ass (but in the best way possible).

Why do you run? I find it calming.

Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? I felt it would be unjust of me to enjoy the appetizers of the fancy night out as merely the pub run’s bartender. So I decided to run (with the weekend Purple Bowl group).

What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? Makin' that cash.

Describe the most recent (appropriate 🙂 ) photo you took with your phone: It is a sunny afternoon and we are standing in our front yard. My brother-in law is shading himself with a turquoise umbrella that has a cartoon print of cats around the rim. He is holding porcelain china in his hand and my jawless derpy dachshund is standing on our porch in the background.

What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do twice - my father.

If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? Tap dance? maybe?

Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: When I hear people say, ‘it is what it is,’ I want to smack them in the face. Say that next time you win the lottery.

What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? Get a poem published in a children’s journal!

Please share your favorite quote or slogan: SANDOS

Anything else you’d like to share with us?! I truly look forward to every Tuesday night.

Sarah Brnich

March 24, 2019 / Steph Bryant / Comments Off

Where are you from? Ellicott City, MD

How long have you lived in the area? Since 2014

What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Genuine, loyal, funny.

Why do you run? Great stress relief from grad school...and I like the feeling of accomplishment.

Why did you decide to join the Station Pub Run? My friend and labmate Daniela DeCristo was always gushing about Pub Run!

What is your favorite thing about the Station Pub Run? Steph’s enthusiasm and knowing I can count on a group of friendly faces to be there to run.

Describe the most recent (appropriate ☺) photo you took with your phone: A picture of a Rosie the Riveter poster that says “Nevertheless she persisted”.

What is the best piece of advice you ever received, and who gave it to you? “Never half-ass two things. Whole-ass one thing” -- Ron Swanson

If you could have any talent or skill in the entire world, without needing to practice and money was no limitation, what would it be? The ability to speak/understand all languages.

Tell us something about yourself that not many people know: I like to bake and considered going to school to be a pastry chef before college.

What is something you have done recently, or are about to do, that you are proud of? I made my first layered cake! I used Milk Bar’s birthday cake recipe and it was absolutely delicious.

Please share your favorite quote or slogan: “Al final del día, podemos aguantar mucho más de lo que pensamos que podemos.” ("At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.") - Frida Kahlo

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