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The Your Pace or Mine Running Club (YPOM) began in 2006 as the North Oakland YMCA Running Club. The originators of the club were John Hodgson and Jen Keuten. In 2008 the club broke their association with the YMCA and became known as the Your Pace or Mine Running Club. The club is based in Michigan in the North Oakland County area. It currently has around 40 members and continues to grow.

The club quickly evolved into a long distance training support group, concentrating on half and full marathons. However all types of runners are welcome. The club's policy is "no runner left behind". Fast or slow, anybody joining a group run will have someone to run with. The purpose of the club is to provide mutual support and to have fun. Socialization is about as important as the runs themselves. Membership is free.

A favorite target race for the club is the Detroit Free Press Marathon. Club members run in other marathons and shorter races as well.

As the club grows and solidifies, it is looking to become better known and more of an influence in the community. Members volunteer as pacers for marathons, and have volunteered to lead training groups for new runners. Sponsored running events are part of future plans for the group.

Activities
The largest group runs regularly occur on Saturdays throughout the year. Sunday runs also occur, as well as runs during the week depending on who is available to meet. The group's website is used for notification of upcoming group runs and events.

Events
The YPOM is presenting their first event, a run rally in downtown Rochester, MI, the 1st Annual Gus O'Connor Run Rally. The event is not-for-profit with the intent of bringing exposure to local downtown businesses and to the running club.