Runners

SPECIALTIES: 5K & Half Marathon STORY:  Running has taught me that resilience grows with every mile. I started my journey in my late 20s, and to be honest, I hated running at first. But at some point, I decided to confront that dislike head-on and give it a genuine shot. Now, as...

SPECIALTIES: Marathon STORY:  I grew up in a family of runners. My mom has participated in numerous races, including one marathon, and my dad is a 5-star Abbott Marathon runner with only the Boston Marathon left on his list. As a result, when I wasn't busy with soccer games, my exercise routine...

SPECIALTIES: Marathon and Half Marathon STORY: Breaking the 4-Hour Barrier: My NYC Marathon Journey In 2019, I laced up my running shoes with a dream—to break four hours in a marathon. A sub-4 marathon meant maintaining a relentless 9-minute-per-mile pace for 26.2 miles, a challenge that felt both ambitious and exhilarating. With...

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...