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"Why I Run" by 2020 Amy Schuerholz Metz & CCR Scholarship Recipient Luke Bonfiglio

"Why I Run" by 2020 Amy Schuerholz Metz & CCR Scholarship Recipient Luke Bonfiglio

Running has been a big part of my life since my first year of cross country in seventh grade. It started out as just a twice-weekly thing with my friends in the fall, with a little summer running, and in high school it grew to six days a week in the fall and much more off-season running. Since then, it’s been my favorite way to exercise, and one of my favorite ways to relieve stress.

Mary’s Running Club - A Unique Pandemic Adventure

Mary’s Running Club - A Unique Pandemic Adventure

When the Pandemic hit, there wasn’t a lot we had control over. Schools were shut down, sporting competitions were canceled, and places of work were closed. It seemed as though everything was changing and there was nothing we could do about it. But I found the one thing in my life I could control was my fitness.