CONTRIBUTORS CHAD AUSTIN Chad Austin lives in Apple Valley with his wife, Amy, and two daughters. He followed his dad out the door at the age of 10 and has been running ever since. In addition to writing for MDRA, he’s an avid blogger. You can read his daily musings at http://cnaustin. blogspot.com. Chad can be reached at chadaustin@charter.net.
ALEX KURT Alex Kurt is an avid runner who writes infrequently, sporadically, and often poorly. He has written for Running Times Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine, Ultrarunning Magazine, and Down the Backstretch. A native of the Twin Cities, he ran cross country and track at St. Thomas Academy and at St. John’s University. He lives in Minneapolis.
ANN NOSER Ann Noser developed a passion for long distance running alongside her UW-Eau Claire Cross Country teammates. The passing years (don’t ask how many!) led the small animal veterinarian to Rochester, Minnesota. After her father’s death from chronic lymphocytic leukemia, she became inspired to fundraise and race a half marathon in his memory.
PATRICK O’REGAN Patrick O’Regan is a runner and freelance business writer. He is a graduate of St. Thomas College and the University of Minnesota. Born and raised in Montgomery, Minnesota, Pat currently resides in Inver Grove Heights. He runs eight to 10 races a year, mostly 5Ks and 10Ks, with two marathons to his credit. He has also “competed” in three National Championships.
CANDY PATRIN Candy Patrin feels fortunate to be a runner and enjoys every aspect of her training in the beautiful St. Croix Valley. She never tires of connecting with other runners to hear their stories. And she enjoys writing about new running topics. This year, Candy will be doing her first triathlon in August. She can be reached at cjpatrin@gmail.com. 1