Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2018

31 www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com beating more than 8,000 runners last year. “Whenever I hear about any local road races, if I don’t have a school track meet, I sign up,” he said. “I really enjoy the people and atmosphere of these events. It’s a sport that’s very individually competitive, but it’s also a team sport. People are also very gracious and show great sportsmanship.” Spychalski has committed to run for Villanova University in Philadelphia and will be heading to school in the fall. “It’s a great school and we have family there, so I’m really looking forward to it,” he said. Chuck Magera, owner of Charlestowne Road Race Services since 1980, said he handles the timing for about 100 races each year and sees many of the same kids competing in multiple events. “I do races all over the state and see a lot of familiar faces,” he said. “Many of these local runs have such a huge following, and I’ve seen some phenomenal young runners.” Magera said many of the younger participants have set national records and are often outrunning even the more experienced adult athletes. “While there’s a greater variety of sports available for kids these days and they have so much technology to distract them, I still see a lot of young runners getting into this sport and becoming tough competitors,” he pointed out. Dennis agreed and has not only seen tremendous growth in the MPTC membership over the last few years but a significant increase in young competitors at local events. “What I see more and more of is that kids are the driving force of getting into these road races. It used to be the parents asking about it and signing them up, but it’s flipped,” she said. “Now the kids are motivated to get the parents more involved. It’s an interesting twist on how the sport has grown.” Is Your Current CPA Falling Short? Proactive vs Reactive planning and advice is your answer. McCayKiddy.com | 843.881.4477 According to a Sleeter Group survey: 72% of businesses have changed their CPA rm because the rm “did not give proactive advice, only reactive service.” What are your true needs? • Proactive tax planning and strategic business advice • Quarterly financial statement analysis • Cash management and forecasting Now is the time to make a move. FREE Business Value Review for first 10 new clients who mention this ad. feature Patrick Spychalski will be running for Villanova this fall.