Runners

SPECIALTIES: Half marathon, the 10k STORY: I ran cross country in high school but took a 6-year break before rediscovering my passion for running in 2022. After facing major challenges, I found running to be a great stress release and a way to focus on self-improvement. I completed my first half marathon...

SPECIALTIES: 5k, 10k and then a half marathon STORY: I started running 1.5 years ago during a tough time when my husband was traveling frequently, and I was home with our 4 boys, including an 18-month-old and a son with autism who needed a lot of attention. When my husband was laid...

SPECIALTIES: Full marathon and even Ultra marathons STORY: I started running in high school through track and field, competing in the 100, 200, 400, 4x100, 4x400, and triple jump. After graduation, I continued with 5Ks, never imagining I'd run a half or full marathon. That changed in 2014 when I ran my...

SPECIALTIES: Trail running: 100-250 miles, and multi-day endurance events ranging from 24 to 72 hours. STORY: After qualifying for and running the Boston Marathon in 2017, I transitioned to ultrarunning and fell in love with mountain and trail races. I've completed the Moab 240, Bigfoot 200, and Tahoe 200 with top 20...

SPECIALTIES: 5K and 5-mile STORY: Since moving to Texas in September, I've developed a passion for running. I ran my first 5K, finishing 60th out of 929, followed by my first 5-mile race, where I placed first in my age group. Running keeps me fit, healthy, and positive, while enjoying the outdoors...

SPECIALTIES: Half Marathon STORY: I've been running since high school, where I ran track and cross country. Thanks to Students Run LA, I completed four LA Marathons while I was still in school. After high school, I took a break from running to focus on my career and raising my kids. In...

SPECIALTIES: Full marathon and half marathon STORY: Running has been a passion of mine since I was a little girl. My mom and one of my older sisters were both avid runners, and I've always looked up to them. I ran track in high school and had success in the sport, but...

SPECIALTIES:  5K, 10K, Full marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon. STORY:  “I've been involved in running since 4th grade, starting with cross country through my senior year of high school. However, it wasn't until 2023 that I really pushed myself into long-distance running. I was inspired by my brother-in-law, an ultramarathoner, and thought,...

SPECIALTIES: I bounce between training for 5ks and Marathons, always staying in half marathon shape. Marathons leave me with the bigger feeling of accomplishment but racing a 5k is very fun. STORY: I've been running since I completed my first 5K at just 8 years old. Since then, I've raced across the...