Ben Adams Year: Freshman
Major: Environmental Engineering College: College of Engineering Hometown: Arlington, VA High School: Washington-Liberty High School Favorite events: Mile, 2 mile, and road/XC 5k What brought you to the Club?: "I wanted to continue to run and improve in college, as well as make some friends and run (and race) in a low-pressure setting." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "Spartan Marching Band, Sustainable Spartans, and RISE (Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment)." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I play the tuba in marching band, and two things on my bucket list are to race an Ironman triathlon and hike the Appalachian Trail."
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Aidan Bustillo Year: Sophomore
Major: Secondary Math Education College: College of Natural Science Hometown: Brighton, MI High School: Brighton High School Favorite events: "Mile, but I'm slowly being converted to the 5k." What brought you to the Club?: "I was looking for a group of competitive team to train and race with after high school and found exactly what I was looking for, and more!" What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "None." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I'm a convert from a W*lverine household, my dad went there and has a block M tattooed on one shoulder blade. I fully intend to get a spartan helmet tattoo on the same place to bring balance to my home." Kevin Upcott Year: Sophomore
Major: Mechanical Engineering College: College of Engineering Hometown: Southfield, MI High School: Berkley High School Favorite events: 1 mile and 5K What brought you to the Club?: "I wanted to continue running in college and I’m obviously not fast, so the school’s team wasn’t an option and the Club gave the same type of atmosphere." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "MSU Swim Club." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I love watching movies and tv shows. I like getting outside and hammocking. I also like playing and watching basketball in my free time." Emory Etienne Year: Junior
Major: Finance College: Broad College of Business Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan High School: East Grand Rapids High School Favorite event: 8k What brought you to the Club?: "A burning desire to make friends." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "Full time Keegan's roommate and friend :)." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "My hobbies include eating copious amounts of brownies and crying while listening to Megan Thee Stallion at 3 in the morning. Oh yeah, and running." Natalie Hauswirth Year: Senior
Major: Animal Science College: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hometown: Fenton, MI High School: Hartland High School Favorite events: "100m hurdles or 400m hurdles. I also run sprint relays and really enjoy those." What brought you to the Club? "I was a transfer student when I first came to MSU, looking to meet new people! I also wanted to continue running competitively." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus? "I am involved in MSU Horsemen’s Association, I volunteer for a 4H program that pairs youth with disabilities with horses, and I work as a high school track coach and with the club downhill ski racing team." What else would you like to share about yourself? "I have a 3 year old Border Collie mix named Milo, I have 9 fingers, and I write my own music. I love spending time with my family and friends, taking pictures, going shopping and spending time outdoors." Chris ConklingYear: Sophomore
Major: Environmental Engineering College: College of Engineering Hometown: Rochester, MI High School: Rochester Adams High School Favorite event: Half-marathon What brought you to the Club?: "I joined the club to meet new people and continue running after high school." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "None." What else would you like to share about yourself?: 1) I love being outdoors, that includes camping, hiking and biking. 2) I love watching movies and have a ranking of every movie I have seen over the past 5 years 3) One of my favorite activities to do besides running is cooking food." Veronica Wirth Year: Sophomore
Major: Nutritional Science Minors: French and Health Promotion College: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hometown: Royal Oak, MI High School: Berkley High School Favorite events: 5k and 1 mile What brought you to the Club?: "My friends were doing it :D." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "Spartan Association of Public Health and I’m a 4-H volunteer." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "Outside of school I spend a lot of time baking and watching movies/tv shows!! My favorite movie is Silver Linings Playbook and my favorite shows are Breaking Bad, Great British Bake Off, and Broad City." Jake Lyskawa Year: Sophomore
Major: Journalism College: College of Communication Arts and Sciences Hometown: Pleasant Ridge, Michigan High School: Berkley High School Favorite events: 5k and 1 mile What brought you to the Club?: "I got into running in high school and really enjoyed my time on the cross-country and track teams, and some of my goals going into college were to keep competing and to meet new people. Running Club seemed like a perfect place to do those things." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "I'm a member of Film Club." What else would you like to share about yourself?: - I don't have many pictures of myself, which is evident by my choice to post a picture of me in a plastic bag. - I like to play and watch most sports, especially basketball (big Denver Nuggets fan). - I like watching movies and listening to all kinds of music. - I play the bass. Sam Bourgeois Year: Sophomore
Majors: Construction Management and English Colleges: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources/The College of Arts and Letters Hometown: Berkley, Michigan High School: Berkley High School Favorite event: "I'm more of a social runner, but I like cross-country!" What brought you to the Club?: "I decided to join with a couple of friends that I ran XC with in high school. It’s been a great way to meet new people and stay active!!" What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "I’m interning with a construction company." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I’m a twin (the go-to fun fact when you’re a twin) and I like walking my dog with my family, making sarcastic jokes, reading, and hanging out (or zooming now) with my friends." Sydney Miller Year: Sophomore
Major: Neuroscience College: College of Natural Science Hometown: Minneapolis, MN High School: Minneapolis South High School Favorite events: 5k (and cross-training for ultimate) What brought you to the Club?: The Berkley kids brought me to some social events last year, and I really enjoyed the virtual workouts! I also used to train with some cross-country runners back home and I missed running socially last year at State, so Running Club felt like a great way to get back into it!" What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "I’m the President/a captain of MSU Moose, our women's ultimate frisbee club, and a part of film club! I also work at a tech company based in Minnesota." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I have a dog/animal story on Snapchat add me and lmk if you want to be added 👀👀 @syd.mill432 and I’m living near campus this semester. I also love to cook, have a one year old nephew, and have a cursed Twitter where I have been nicknamed Mac." Jacob Rutkowski Year: Freshman
Major: Computer Science College: College of Engineering Hometown: Plainfield, IL High School: Plainfield North High School Favorite event: 10k What brought you to the Club?: "I ran and captained my high school cross country team and I wanted to continue running with people in college." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "Professorial Assistant in the MSU DeepTech Lab, HC Impact Member, and MSU First Year Council Member." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I love watching Chicago sports and I especially like going to White Sox games." Ally Alberts Year: Sophomore
Major: Environmental Biology-Zoology College: College of Natural Science Hometown: Lansing, MI High School: Holt High School Favorite event: Cross-country What brought you to the Club?: "I missed having people to run with so I joined Running Club. I also enjoy competing so I’m looking forward to racing after COVID." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "Undergrad Research Assistant for SPARCnet Project and Brody Service Center Rep." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I love being outdoors and traveling. I also like to do hot yoga." Jenna Merony Year: Senior
Major: Professional Writing and English College: College of Arts and Letters Hometown: Bath, MI High School: East Lansing High School Favorite events: "I love doing half marathons". What brought you to the Club?: "I found this great group of people freshman year at Sparticipation! I ran 3 years in high school and loved it and wanted to keep doing it in college". What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "I work at the Breslin Center and for the College of Arts & Letters". What else would you like to share about yourself?: "One interesting thing about me is that I am a twin! She is not a runner but she is great! I also am going to be training for my first marathon this spring, I am nervous but excited." Heather Atkin Year: Freshman
Major: Political Science (Pre-Law) College: College of Social Sciences Hometown: Frankenmuth, MI High School: Frankenmuth High School Favorite events: Any sprinting events What brought you to the Club?: "I was on the track team for my high school." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "East River Hall Government, and I am considering the KOA Pre-Law Society Fraternity next semester." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I am a twin, I absolutely love pets, and I tend to be called funny." Joe Dandron Year: Senior
Major: Journalism College: College of Journalism Hometown: Montague, MI High School: Montague High School Favorite events: 5K and Beer Mile What brought you to the Club?: "I ran in high school, my friend who ran for the CMU Club told me it was a good social outlet." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "I’m a sports writer for the school newspaper!" What else would you like to share about yourself?: "Joining the club has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in college, from the house parties to travel meets - I’ve made some great friends and memories - even if my last year looks a little different. I also am originally from West Virginia, but moved to Michigan as a kid, that’s an obligatory fun fact." Amanda Young Year: Senior
Major: Human Development and Family Studies Minor: Human Behavior and Social Services College: The College of Social Science Hometown: East Lansing, MI High School: Haslett High School Favorite event: Half Marathon What brought you to the Club?: "I wanted to continue running competitively in college, but didn’t want the big time commitment with being on a varsity team. Joining MSU Running Club has been the best decision I’ve made. The memories and laughter shared are ones I will cherish forever! This team is my family❤️" What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "Pilipino American Student Society (I’m half Chinese and half Filipino)!" What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I’m an aspiring nurse, I enjoy lifting and hot yoga, I’m a singer, and I laugh very easily and quite often (okay, probably every minute honestly)!" Shelly Pham Year: Freshman
Major: Pre-Nursing Hometown: Kentwood, MI High School: East Kentwood High School Favorite Events: 1 mile or 4x800m What brought you to the Club?: "I have been running ever since 3rd grade and ran through middle school and all four years of high school!" What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "I am also in the VSA club at MSU and also currently work in my hometown." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I was also a varsity cheerleader in sideline and competitive cheer and did gymnastics when I was little. I also love to paint." Lauren Kucharczyk Year: Graduate Student
Major: Integrative Pharmacology (Masters) College: College of Osteopathic Medicine Hometown: Livonia, MI High School: Churchill High School Favorite Events: "I like almost any event, but sprint relays, hurdles and triple jump are my favs." What brought you to Running Club?: "Wanted to continue to have the option to compete and a sense of team community even as an online student." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "None on campus, but I live in AA and work for an Oncology Research CRO." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I have 2 cats, a turtle and a fish :) I also lived in South Africa for a summer." Erica McGraw Year: Freshman
Major: Undecided College: Lyman Briggs College Hometown: Grosse Pointe, MI High School: Grosse Pointe South High School Favorite events: Pole vault and shorter distances during track season What brought you to Running Club?: "I ran XC and track and I wanted to stay active. I also wanted to meet new people." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "CHAARG and PASA (STEM and business club)." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I enjoy going up north and going to Lake Michigan to swim. I also am a foodie, I like cooking/baking and I love the "Run Fast, Eat Slow" cook book. I also love to bike especially up north at the Heritage Trail." Tyler Eisenhauer Year: Freshman
Major: Political Science College: Social Sciences Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI High School: Kalamazoo Central High School Favorite Event: 800m What brought you to Running Club?: "I thought it would be a good way to continue running and meet some new people." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "None." What else would you like to share about yourself?: "I'm 6'3" and like telling corny jokes." Taylor Benoit Year: Senior
Major: Hospitality Business College: Business College Hometown: Rockford, MI High School: Rockford High School Favorite event: 400m What brought you to Running Club?: "I wanted to make friends :)" What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "I work at the University Club!" What else would you like to share about yourself?: 1. I am obsessed with any and all dogs and if I ever see one, I will point it out and make everyone look because they are all so cute. 2. One day I really hope to be the general manager at a country club. 3. I can lay in bed and watch hours of TV shows straight but thinking about watching a movie sounds too exhausting to me. 4. I like to meet new people so don't hesitate to reach out and be friends with me!! Steven Smith Year: Senior
Major: Mechanical Engineering College: College of Engineering Hometown: Dundee, MI High School: Dundee High School Favorite Event: Hurdles and Bar Crawl What brought you to Running Club?: "I got yelled at by the Running Club members as they passed me to join Running Club." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "Engineering recruitment ambassador, former bowling alley supervisor, and member of the Automotive Club." What else would you like to share about yourself?: - Been on running club for 5 years. - Was a former officer. - I once visited the White House and asked the secret service if I could challenge the president at the time, Obama, to a 1 on 1 match in basketball. - I am also a big fan of getting buckets (iykyk) - I may have fell asleep standing up at a Lil John concert - Currently attempting to grow a mullet and mustache for the now virtual Nirca Nats Hayleigh Atkin Year: Freshman
Major: Nursing Hometown: Frankenmuth, MI High School: Frankenmuth High School Favorite Event: Sprint Relays What brought you to Running Club?: "I ran track in high school and I wanted to stay in shape while having fun and meeting new people." What other clubs/activities are you involved with on campus?: "Possibly NSA." What else would you like to share about yourself?: - "I really enjoy water sports, winter sports, and traveling. - My favorite type of food cuisine is Mexican food. - My favorite movies are the classic early 2000s Disney movies. - My best accomplishment for my athletic career was that I was a 4x Division 2 All-State athlete my junior year of high school. I qualified and placed top 6 in all of my events!"  Keegan Sullivan
Year: Freshman Major: Something that'll make the world a better place College: The prestigious James Madison Hometown: A small lil island in Alaska, let me tell you about it, just please talk to me High School: East Grand Rapids High School Favorite Event: I am a thrower by day and a distance runner by night Other Activities Outside of MSURC: I'm just a regular college student, just off chasing the kids around town and complaining about work to my tired wife (Emory) What brought you to running club: A need for people to accept me, also running About Keegan: I like to make Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings references when I run, blue food coloring tastes like batteries, I like to sing imagine dragons in the shower, and my nickname is mussels because I will stick to your boat and invade your Great Lakes.  Anna Buist
Year: Sophomore Major: Español (in English that means Spanish) Hometown: Hudsonville, Michigan High School: Hudsonville High School Favorite Event: Steeple chase, 3k, 5k Other Activities Outside of MSURC: Women's Rugby What brought you to running club: I really love to run and needed friends. About Anna: 1. Even though I play on the women's rugby team, I no longer actually play because I dislocated my shoulder during our first tournament and can't play again for a while. 2. Even though I transferred this year, you would never be able to tell. I have become a HUGE fan of the Spartan Dawgs and have fallen in love with Nick Ward. 3. Many people think that Taylor and I knew each other before college. While yes, we competed against each other in high school because we went to rival schools, we did not know each other and that is one of my biggest regrets. 4. I am also famous because during one of the basketball games, I made my debut by showing off my homemade jersey that Taylor and I made during the snow days. |
