27 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com was 60, though he did still run a few CRBR’s prior to that. He generally runs the race in a group of three to five people. “There’s a lot of camaraderie. But once you get out there it’s every man for yourself,” Welch quipped. “It’s friendly competition.” Welch’s best time is 52 minutes, though he isn’t worried about beating any records. He has always been active, even before he started running and he thinks that getting into it later in life has possibly prevented some of the injuries he has seen sideline others who began running at earlier ages. “Running will take a toll after 30 years. I’m late to the game but it’s worked out so far,” noted Welch. He intends to “get over it” yet again on April 6. RUNNING FOR A CAUSE If you’re feeling philanthropic, the CRBR also has a Charity Connection program that allows runners to support great local causes. You can register using a charity connection bib, at $150, of which $100 goes directly to the charity, said Batten. CRBR has 14 charities connected with the Bridge Run: Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Camp Rise Above, Carolina Children’s Charity, Lowcountry Food Bank, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, Palmetto Military Support Group, Pet Helpers, Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics South Carolina, The Green Heart Project, Water Mission and Windwood Family Services. For more information or to register for the event, visit bridgerun.com. our town From Los Altos of Jalisco Mexico to Daniel Island. Family owned taco kitchen + tequilera. Craft, handmade margaritas made with 100% blue agave tequila. Over 100 tequilas, mezcals, and sotol. VIVATacosTequila.com | 843-709-6774 | 864 Island Park Drive, DI 2024 ®
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