From Guy Monteleone
This is my first post for our new endeavor. Our team is dedicated to developing our running skills, including races, for the year 2013. We are all active outdoors people. While most of us have run or walked before, Brian Hopper has been a guide to us in the world of competitive running. His support and encouragement have made us better at what we do. It has been fun and exciting trying new things and reaching new heights.
This has been a difficult year for Brian. His parent had to move in with him. As well, Tom Hopper needed a bone marrow transplant. Brian Hopper stepped up to the plate and will be doing this for him on Feb 6, 2013. Brian always seems to do the right thing. Brian is special- he is kind and hard working. He helps all of us see how to be a better Christian in everyday ordinary ways. He is commendable. I am a better person for having known Brian and I thank him for that. He has been helping the Duryea family for years with unheralded effort in masterminding cooking for large groups at holidays and camping events! I just wanted Brian to know that I love him like one of my own brothers! We are running this year in support of you.

Personally I will forever be indebted to Brian for prompting me to consider running longer distances. Me, Mr. Anaerobic, actually running a half marathon! Not only did I run 1 half, but completed my 2nd half marathon in Richmond, Va on Nov 10, 2012! I was very appreciative of his driving all the way to Harrisburg, Pa for my first half. I thought our beer in the fish bowl was great, I was a little leery of spooning...All joking aside, his efforts at joining me in a little race in Harrisburg was greatly appreciated!

We, Team Brian Hopper, are committing our running and racing (and sometimes rehab!) efforts to Brian Hopper in this 2013 year. We thank Brian for all of his love, generosity and kindness and wish him the best 2013 EVER.

We would like to introduce you to Hopper, our mascot and logo. Check him out!!