»I sympathize with driven people, whether they’re in business or doing something destructive like alcohol or drugs. I know passion can be misdirected and I’m thankful that my passion directed me to this end or who knows what would have come of me. »
Fred Lebow, New York City Marathon founder
We’re a bunch of driven guys. We are all running after something. After the best event ever, after an innovative recipe, after a business plan or just after a drink…
But sometimes we just want to switch off. That’s exactly when we go running. Most of the time, we then realize that running also drives us.
Yes, we really are a bunch of driven guys, we are the ROARK RUNNERS FRIBOURG.
When he’s not mixing cocktails behind the bar, he’s running. If he absolutely has to, he’ll mix you something non-alcoholic. That will help you against your sore muscles. Trust us, your sore muscles will thank him….
He likes to skip practice sometimes. But when it comes to drinking beer after a workout, he’s there….
When the Roark Runners are hungry, Ben cooks them something nice. Afterwards, everyone is happy…
When the Roark Runners are hungry and Ben doesn’t feel like cooking, Leo cooks. Afterwards, everyone is happy…
Throwing a ball into a basket became too boring for our legendary number 9. Luckily, he discovered trail running….
Flipping burgers is his work, running is his hobby. He is the fastest runner of the pack and therefore always the first at the bar after a race…
Nothing works and nobody runs without him. Everybody trusts him. He’s there to help. But he’s not getting any younger…