Team RAD is Ready to Run

They’ve been training. They’ve been trekking. They’ve been pacing and preparing. The Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay is Saturday, April 13 and The Cliffs associate team is ready to roll. Six members will relay down the Blue Ridge Mountains from Asheville to Greenville, with a mid-way pit stop at The Cliffs at Mountain Park. Learn a little more about Team RAD:

Team RAD


Tim AleTim Ale
Golf Course Superintendent, The Cliffs at Glassy

q: How long have you been running?
a: 9 years.

q: What got you into it?
a: Help coping with stress and staying fit.

q: Music or no?
a: Yes.

q: What’s your running shoe?
a: New Balance.

q: Are you here for the beer?
a: Absolutely.


Kyle HenryKyle Henry
Recreation Wellness Operations Lead, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs

q: How long have you been running?
a: I began running for my sixth-grade cross country team.

q: What got you into it?
a: All my friends did it so why not!

q: Music or no?
a: No music. I hate running with my phone in my hand.

q: What’s your running shoe?
a: inov-8.

q: Are you here for the beer?
a: The answer is always yes.


Francis TurckFrancis Turck
Senior Executive Chef, Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards

q: How long have you been running?
a: Indoor running for 2 years, outdoor for 2.5 months.

q: What got you into it?
a: To stay in shape and healthy.

q: Music or no?
a: Music is a 100 percent must for me while running. It helps clear my mind and push me along.

q: What’s your running shoe?
a: Nike Epic React.

q: Are you here for the beer?
a: Not here for the beer but I really do enjoy craft beer.


Brian LordBrian Lord
Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing
Team RAD Captain

q: How long have you been running?
a: On and off for about 15 years.

q: What got you into it?
a: The military.

q: Music or no?
a: Always.

q: What’s your running shoe?
a: Brooks Ghost.

q: Are you here for the beer?
a: I exercise so I can drink beer and not get fat, so yes.


John GarciaJohn Garcia
Director of Sales Operations, Cliffs Land Partners

q: How long have you been running?
a: Off and on for 15-ish years.

q: What got you into it?
a: Health and sanity.

q: Music or no?
a: Yes.

q: What’s your running shoe?
a: HOKA.

q: Are you here for the beer?
a: Yes, but only if I can stand after running this much.


Lauren BucklandLauren Buckland
Director of Sales Administration, Sales Department

q: How long have you been running?
a: 15 years

q: What got you into it?
a: I started running my freshman year of college to try and stay active after high school.

q: Music or no?
a: Music is a must.

q: What’s your running shoe?
a: New Balance.

q: Are you here for the beer?
a: Not really. I’ll be the one sipping champagne at the finish line.