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Adam Boardman
Sun Prairie, WI

About me: I am interested in a wide range of endurance events. I have completed Ironman Wisconsin four times, a handful of marathons including Boston, and a wide range of adventure races including a number of 24-hour events. I enjoy time outdoors and anything with my wife and children.

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Salmon and plain pasta
Favorite Race: Blackhawk Ridge Trail Run
Favorite Training Run: Long off road run

Aimee Kurian
Madison, WI

About me: I LOVE to run. I used to run only for the workout, but now I run to be with friends and family, to share my lifestyle with our daughter, to maintain my sanity as a busy mom, to enjoy nature, to compete and push myself. I have run quite a few marathons and a couple of ultra-marathons and really enjoy long-distances. I am training for my fisrt Ironman race and am enjoying that but can't wait to get back to mainly running again.

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Thai or pizza
Favorite Race: Xterra Scramble 10K
Favorite Training Run: Anything that involves running with my husband

Alexander Heitman
De Forest, WI

About Me: I have been running at the competitive level going on ten years now. I really enjoy taking long trips to warm locations to compete in running and biking events. I have recently began to cross train much more and this has helped me get through the last couple of terrible snowy winters.

Current Shoe: Nike Vomero 3
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Wheat English muffin
Favorite Race: Texas Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Long tempo marathon training runs

Allison Haas
Madison, WI

About Me:

Current Shoe: Asics GEL-Cumulus 10

Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal
Favorite Race: 10k, 15k
Favorite Training Run: Long run or tempo

Alice Gauvin
Madison, WI

About me: I Just moved to Madison last week and am looking for a running group in the area. I'm starting medical school at UW this year, getting married in November, and hoping to run an October marathon!

Current Shoe: Adidas
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:
Favorite Race: Great Lakes Relay in Michigan
Favorite Training Run:

Amy Bliss Cottage Grove, WI

About me: I ran my first 10K about 10 years ago. I am slow, but I love it. I did a sprint triathlon about 3 years ago. My problems are that I always seem to get aches and pains that stop my training for up to three months at a time. Even after the pains go away, I lose motivation in between events. I need support to keep me going because running seems to be the only exercise that keeps me in shape and gets me back in shape when I take a break. I'm looking for support and encouragement to keep going.

Current Shoe: New Balance
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Yogurt
Favorite Race: Madison Marathon 10K
Favorite Training Run: ?

Andrew Rose
Sun Prairie, WI

About Me:

Current Shoe: Zoot Ultra, Saucony Tangent 2, and Mizuno Wave Rider 10
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta, salad, and a beer
Favorite Race: Ironman Florida Panama City Beach, FL
Favorite Training Run: I like the 20 mile long run. I always can tell if I am conditioned for a race after this run.

Antonio Faciola
Madison, WI

About me: I'm from Brazil and came to Madison to pursue my PhD in Dairy Science. Exercising is my way to keep my sanity. Through sports, I had the chance to meet awesome friends and visiting great places. Training and racing gives me the amazing sensation of personal achievement and the indescribable feeling that anything is possible when you are driven and passionate about it. Besides sports, I enjoy dancing, cooking, movies, and eating lots of chocolate ice-cream!

Current Shoe: Asics and Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta the night before, oatmeal in the morning, and ice-cream afterwards! Favorite Race: Olympic distance triathlons
Favorite Training Run: I like time and distance intervals especially if I’m feeling sluggish. I also enjoy running with friends just for fun.

Anuj C. Desai
Madison, WI

About me: I am planning for my first marathon this October (2008) and have been inspired by all the marathoners Berkeley has introduced me to.

Current Shoe: I've worn all sorts (usually whatever's on sale), though currently I'm wearing Nike.
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Never raced - would love suggestions
Favorite Race:
Favorite Training Run: Long run, especially when I start slow enough to feel good enough to speed up for the last few miles.

Bill Bender
Blue Mounds, WI

About me: I'll be running Boston for the first time in 2009. I also qualified in 2008, but pulled my hamstring about a month before the race. I'm also signed up for the Ironman - guess I'll need to add some biking and swimming to my routine!

Current Shoe: New Balance
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Bagel
Favorite Race: Madison half marathon
Favorite Training Run: My favorite long run is doing several loops through the arboretum.

Blake Becker
Madison, WI

About me: I am a professional triathlete and coach who is passionate about what I do. I enjoy introducing and helping others establish a healthy lifestyle. I also enjoy eating out, traveling, anything in the outdoors, good beer and of course lots of coffee ;)

Current Shoe: Saucony
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal, PB and fruit
Favorite Race: Ironman Wisconsin
Favorite Training Run: Track sessions and very long sessions

Brooke Wilken
Madison, WI

About me: I want to start training for Madison Marathon in 2010. I've run one other marathon before. My pace is 8.5min/mi. I've been running since HS.

Current Shoe: Mizuno
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: Big Sur
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Bryan Gapinski
Watertown, WI

About me: After watching my brother and sister in law running in the Chicago marathon for the last 4 years, I decided to start running and taking better care of myself. Now I am 85 lbs less and running regularly. My goals for 2008 are to continue running outside during the winter. My goals for 2009 are to run the Chicago half and full marathon.

Current Shoe: Asics Gel 10
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pizza
Favorite Race: So far, Crazy Legs and Berbee Derby
Favorite Training Run: Long runs

Bryan Schneider
Madison, WI

About me: I am currently a graduate student here at UW-Madison in library and information science. Running is a large part of my life. I just finished running in college and am entering a new stage in my running life...marathons. I've always been more of a long distance runner, mostly running the 10,000 in college, but now I'm just going to focus on running as fast as I can in the marathon. I just recently finished 2nd at the Paavo Nurmi Marathon. My goal is to finish in the top 100 at the Boston Marathon this coming April. I aspire to someday run sub-2:30 in the marathon.

Current Shoe: Adidas Supernova, Nike Marathoner
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Subway and Lemon-Lime Gatorade
Favorite Race: Augustana Invitational
Favorite Training Run: 2 hour Sunday runs

Cecilia Robat
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Nike Air Max
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Granola, fruit, yoghurt
Favorite Race: Hmmm...not done that many. Really enjoyed Crazylegs!
Favorite Training Run: I'm not sure HOW to train optimally....Itend just to go out, run behind the Vet Scholle (Shorewood, Eagle Heights area), or along the Lake Monona path. I usually run 5-8k at a slow to moderate pace...

Chris Burton
Neenah, WI

About me: I am a NASM certified personal trainer with Anytime Fitness in the Fox Valley area, and have competed in sprint triathlons, duathlons, several 5k's, and completed 3 half marathons. My goals are simple to find enjoyment in running everyday, and to eventually finish in the top 10 in my age group for select races. My season is over for now; however, it will get going again in the spring for my upcoming race schedule. Other than that I just want to help people reach their goals and be happy with whatever they accomplish in life.

Current Shoe: Adidas Super Nova Cushion
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Lasagna
Favorite Race: Eagle River Half Marathon
Favorite Training Run: I love losing myself in a long easy run.

Chris Schiemann
Madison, WI

About me: I am currently a graduate student at Edgewood College and working on my M.A. in Education. I am also a Graduate Assistant to the track and cross country coach at Edgewood. I moved to Madison in January from Michigan where I spent the prior year and a half teaching Social Studies in a middle school. I'm a graduate of Central Michigan University where I ran cross country and track for the Chippewas and I continue my love for running every day. I ran the 2006 and 2007 Detroit Freepress Marathons, as well as the 2007 Boston Marathon, and I'm seeking to continue my improvement. I also have a passion for coaching. I coached middle school track and varsity cross country while teaching in Michigan, and I enjoy working with high school runners each summer at the Paavo Running Camps, and I'm now coaching at Edgewood College.

Current Shoe: Saucony
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Spaghetti with meat sauce and a beer
Favorite Race: Boston Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Long Run

Claire Maduza
Madison, WI

About me: I am a student at UW Madison, studying to be a PE teacher. I am starting to train for my first marathon and would enjoy running with others in the area:)

Current Shoe: Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Powerbars and COFFEE
Favorite Race: Anything that involves endurance
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Crystal Nipp Cottage Grove, WI

About me: I started running in January 2007 so that I could do the Lake Mills Triathlon in June 2007. I started with running one lap on a 1/10th mile track. It nearly killed me, but I stuck with it. I started swimming at the same time (not on the track mind you). I nearly drowned in the triathlon and was so exhausted by the time I got off the bike that running wasn't really an option. Since then I have made a lot of progress! My friends generally think I am crazy and they could be right. But I won't be drowning any time soon and my summer/fall 2009 is filled with 3 more Aquathons and 3 half-marathons. I am lucky enough to be off on Monday's so I get to do the group run with David on Monday afternoons. Of course I would like to run faster! Who wouldn't!! But for me it is mostly about finishing an event and feeling good about getting better. I also like that in a race I can make a charitable contribution and have a great time. I like local events that benefit local causes.

Current Shoe: Mizuno (at home), Saucony (at work)
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: PB on a whole wheat bagel with a banana chaser
Favorite Race: Haven't done enough to know!
Favorite Training Run: 60 min. tempo

Colleen Basney Norria
Blue Mounds, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: New Balance
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Banana and coffee
Favorite Race: Twin Cities Marathon
Favorite Training Run: 4-6 mile runs

Colleen McQuade
Nakoma

About Me: Having just moved to Madison from Mt. Horeb, I find myself in need of some steady running partners. Looking for anyone who likes to run 40-60 minutes at around a 9 minute mile pace. Trails, road, bike paths, etc. I'm a teacher in Spring Green so during the week, I need to run around 5:30 or 5:45a.m. or after 5:00p.m.

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal
Favorite Race: Blue Mounds Trail Run
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Crystal Nipp
Cottage Grove, WI

About me:

Dana Bartholomew
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Mizuno, Zoot
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Coffee
Favorite Race:
Favorite Training Run:

Dana Jaster
DeForest, WI

About Me: I've been a distance runner for about 15 years. Before that I ran track and field competing in sprints and jumps. I use running now as a way to control my weight because I love to eat and I have no intentions of changing that. I ran, or I should say finished because I was not running much by the end, my first and only marathon last year in Madison. I'm now focusing my running on the shorter 5k and 10k races with the goal of running a sub 20:00 5k in the next couple of years. My PR is 20:02 at the Cheese Days run about ten years ago in Monroe.

Current Shoe: Pearl Izumi - Streak

Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: Waunafest
Favorite Training Run: I love the track

David Meixelsperger

About me: I have enjoyed running and/or walking with family and friends during my day. Often I have promoted that success comes within the journey to obtain one's goal(s) than the actual event. One of my proudest achievements was finishing my first ever marathon. I feel fortunated to have met so many wonderful people during my training opportunities.

Current Shoe: I enjoy many different models.
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: Madison Marathon
Favorite Training Run: I have always enjoyed running through the arb and around our lakes.

David Wiek
Madison, WI

About me: I've been a regular runner for about 6 years now. For me running is a great way to stay balanced, motivated and optimistic. Like many people, I'd love to qualify for Boston one day. Ideally before I fall off the tail end of the first age group (18-34), but the clock's ticking!

Current Shoe: Asics Gel Cumulus
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: I eat a bowl of cereal and a banana an hour or more before the race.
Favorite Race: Believe it or not, I'm not sure that I've ever run the same race twice! The inaugural Madison Mini Marathon was really fun and extremely well organized. The results were up by the time I got home!
Favorite Training Run: I always feel the best after a good long tempo run.

Dawn Berney
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:
Favorite Race: Lake Monona 20K
Favorite Training Run:

Dean Hitchcock
Madison, WI

About me: Triathlete, Runner. Moved to Madison in May 2008 and am loving the area for working out. Did the Ironman Lake Placid race in July and am now looking forward to shorter racing distances here. Would like to meet area triathletes and runners with same interest.

Current Shoe: Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Spaghetti, pasta
Favorite Race: Sprint triathlons
Favorite Training Run: Speed workouts when in good shape

Dee Hughes
Madison, WI

About Me: I used to be an dedicated recreational runner, but haven't really run for a year. I want to get back in running shape and eventually get into sprint tris (inspired by my 53-yr-old sister!).

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:
Favorite Race: The Vilas Zoo Run
Favorite Training Run: Hmm…Haven’t done that in a while!

Diane Ramthun
Middleton, WI

About Me: I enjoy running for relaxation and recreation. I would like to do more runs with groups for the comaraderie and motivation. Esp. tempo and long runds. Am planning to do the Madison Half-marathon, as well 2 half-ironman (70.3) distance triathlons this summer.

Current Shoe: Can't remember, but it is turquiose colored, sort-of.
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Coffee
Favorite Race: Berkely Black Tie Run, Pigman tri in Iowa
Favorite Training Run: Long run, Pheasnat Branch or Shorewood hills

Elena Villa
Shorewood Hills, WI

About Me:

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Gatorade
Favorite Race:
Favorite Training Run: I like tempo runs the best, but I think intervals are important despite the fact they are really hard for me.

Elyse Smithback
Oregon, WI

About me: To be determined

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: Berkeley Black Tie 5K
Favorite Training Run: 3 miles with Winston (my dog!)

Emilee Scott
Verona, WI

About me: I really enjoy running outside in the warmer weather. My goals are to train to become a better distance runner. I am training to run the Madison half marathon and woul like to run the Chicago marathon this year.

Current Shoe: Asics Gel IGS
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: power bar
Favorite Race: I really enjoyed the cow chip classic 10k
Favorite Training Run: long run

Eric Smithback
Oregon, WI

About me: Being a runner for the past 10 years or better, I've always enjoyed running. Only recently have I truly become addicted. I really enjoy challenging myself with longer distances. Currently the marathon is my favorite, someday I'll go longer. I join a group of Team Berkeley runners for long runs on Saturday mornings. The pace is comfortable, so long as the topic of conversation is agreeable.

Current Shoe: Asics 2130, Brooks Adrenaline 8, Puma Complete Magnetist II
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Lasagna
Favorite Race: Lake Monona 20K
Favorite Training Run: Last 20 mile run before a marathon

Erin Lynn
Madison, WI

About Me: I began running on a consistent basis January 2008, which was a challenge because I was formerly a volleyball, basketball, track (hurdles/jumps), rowing girl. I realized I can't play team sports forever and needed a different outlet, so I started running and training for my first half marathon, which I completed May 2008. I am now training for my first marathon, the Madison Marathon (May 2009). I would not consider myself a strong runner (yet), but am more in the 'slow and steady' category. I train between an 8:50- and 10-minute-mile. I am hoping to do sprint triathlon in the near future as well.

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Banana
Favorite Race: Crazy Legs!
Favorite Training Run: Intervals/Long runs with a friend

Evan Corden
Madison, WI

About me: I started running for soccer in 5'th grade. Since then I have begun running road races and most recently have started training for the Devil's Lake triathlon.

Current Shoe: Saucony and Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: Madison Marathon
Favorite Training Run: 5 miles to the Union

Fran Wiedenhoeft
Madison, WI

About me: After many years of being a very driven person in every aspect of my life including runnng, I hit the wall with physical illness in 1997, a way no marathon could ever effect a person. Since then running has been up and down, and every run I have feels like a real bonus. I have been on a mission to find out information and connect with others who have autoimmne diseases, lupus, who are going beyond the most common advice,( that it is good to get some exercise !) and trying to train, push themselves, race and generally be athletic, without making themselves sick. Always a runner!

Current Shoe: Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta with vegetables lightly sautéed in olive oil
Favorite Race: Army Ten Miler with grandson Manny
Favorite Training Run: Tempo, then long run

Francisca Corona
Madison, WI

About me: I ran the Capitol Mile with my mommy, and my brother ran the short race. My other sister was too little. I like to run with David. I like to do art.

Current Shoe: Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Chocolate Power Bar
Favorite Race: Capitol Mile
Favorite Training Run: Little Striders

Gwen Frank
Madison, WI

About me: I've been running for four years now, and over half that time with Berkeley Running Company. I recently completed my first marathon, and look forward to the next one sometime summer of 2010.

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Spaghetti and meatballs
Favorite Race: Crazylegs
Favorite Training Run: Hill workout behind Edgewood College. Bounding, lunging, and sprinting.

Hannah Tuson
Madison, WI

About Me: I started out as a triple jumper in high school, but over the subsequent years have been pulled towards more and more running. I ran track and cross country in college, and now have been convinced (against my better judgement, I'm still a middle distance runner at heart) to register for the Milwaukee marathon this October. I hope to start coming to some of the Berkeley group runs to meet more local runners and find some new routes around town.

Current Shoe: Adidas
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Maple & brown sugar Quaker oatmeal with bananas
Favorite Race: Can I say the 1500m? I also love the Madison to Chicago relay (Go Big Cheese!).
Favorite Training Run: I used to love 10x400m, but it would probably kill me now.

Heather Bernhard
Madison, WI

About me: I've been running and training for races for the past two years. I love the feeling of completing a race and pushing myself through something challenging. However, although I work out regularly and have been running for a few years, my most comfortable pace is about an 11 min mile. I can sustain a faster pace than that, but it's not really my goal. I don't have any ambitions to increase my pace - I just want to train to complete races and stay in shape! I just ran a 1/2 marathon this past summer in Bend, Oregon where I've been living for the past 2 1/2 years. I used to want to train for a marathon, but I think the 1/2 is my max. I love 10Ks. :)

Current Shoe: Mizuno
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: Any 10K :)
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Jackson Potter
Madison, WI

About me: I have started running longer distances for fun in the last few years, but I used to play a lot of tennis and baseball, so short-distance running is also close to my heart. I enjoy anything from 100m up to a marathon. I am on the UW-Madison Triathlon Team, and I am training for the Ironman this year. Hopefully the run leg can make up for my mediocre (at best) swimming and biking. I won't be living in Madison for too much longer, so I'm trying not to take my amazing surroundings for granted this summer. Great place to be.

Current Shoe: Asics and New Balance
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Peanut butter on just about anything
Favorite Race: Lake Monona 20K
Favorite Training Run: Hour run with form drills for middle 20 minutes Back to top

James Rodin
Reedsburg, WI

About me: I am currently living in Reedsburg, WI but I am moving back to De Forest, WI in December. I was training for a half marathon 2 summers ago until I found out I had Patello Femoral Stress Syndrome. My knees were really bad. I am trying to get back into shape to attempt a half marathon. I currently run about 745 - 825 miles. I am also looking to get into Team in Training. I missed a meeting for it today, I was running late.

Current Shoe: Adidas Supernova
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: 10k when I was able to run
Favorite Training Run: hill runs/ sprint workout or pickups

Jason Hiestand
Madison, WI

About me: I have been running religiously since early 2002. I ran four years of Track at Madison East High school. Go Purgolders! I am consumed by distance running now, taking on Marathons, 10k's 5k's. I am addicted to running. I always love seeing new people out there on the courses running. It makes me feel like I have a real purpose out there. I am still learning new ways to train for upcoming races. I hope I can run until I can't run anymore. Run Forest Run! It's been a great journey from that first 5k to the last Marathon I ran. I will keep it up as long as I can. I strive to improve my PR in the Marathon. I just ran the Madison marathon and had a great time. It really was a life changing goal for me.

Current Shoe: Asics 2130
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Bananas, protein bars, pasta meals
Favorite Race: Still Plenty of new races to explore. Presently, the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race is my favorite road race. Favorite Training Run: Speed work and tempo runs

Jeff Thompson
De Forest, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pizza
Favorite Race: Ironman Wisconsin F
avorite Training Run: Long run

Jess Manier
Sun Prairie, WI

About me: I have run over 100 races to date. Everything from 5k's to marathons. The 1/2 marathon distance is my favorite. My goal is to run 20 races this year.

Current Shoe: New Balance 768
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal
Favorite Race: The Chicago Marathon - the crowd support is amazing
Favorite Training Run: Hills

Jill Karofsky
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Nike Pegasus
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:
Favorite Race: Ice Age Trail
Favorite Training Run:

Joe Kurian
Madison, WI

About me: Like a lot of runners I run to keep life on an even keel. When time permits I dabble in triathlon, which has led me into continually doing Ironman. I will do IM Wisconsin this year, but then expect to go back to just running for a while and hope to do my first 50 mile race in the next year. I run basically every Sunday from berkeley at 7 AM and have met some great people thru that group. I keep hoping we'll get some more people as the summer rolls along. hint, hint... :)

Current Shoe: Nike Pegasus (Is there another shoe?)
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Is it peanut butter laden? Then that'll do!
Favorite Race: IM Wisconsin
Favorite Training Run: John Dick Memorial 50K

John Desens
Sun Prairie, WI

About me: I've been running my whole life but most recently began training for and competing in marathons. I enjoy running because I get to meet and interact with a diverse group of people while at the same time improve my fitness and overall health.

Current Shoe: Nike Air Zoom Vomero
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta with Red Sauce and Garlic Bread
Favorite Race: My next race is always my favorite race, however the Green Bay Marathon and the Rails to Trails Marathon (Norwalk, WI) are great races
Favorite Training Run: Long training runs on Saturday mornings and speed work with the Wednesday morning group

John Strange
Madison, WI

About me: I run almost exclusively on trails and prefer rough trails, steep hills, dirt, and good conversation. I've been running trail ultras for the last three years. I'm on the board of the Upper Midwest Trail Runners Club and am planning my first trail 100 for summer 2009. Come join me in the arb on Saturday mornings.

Current Shoe: Brooks Cascadia, North Face Fire Road
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pizza, salad, and chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Race: Mt. Masochist 50 Mile; Little River Trail Run; Madison City Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Long trail runs; jog stroller runs on Lake Mendota Drive with Walt

Jon Neumann
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: I'm typically a Brooks and New Balance fan, but currently wearing Asics' DS Trainer
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Favorite? My options are limited... Oatmeal, toast, OJ, and a banana
Favorite Race: I ran the 400/800 in college, so anchoring my alm mater's record-setting 4x8 team is most memorable
Favorite Training Run: Track workouts! Repeats and ladders can be fun. Otherwise, a nice moderate run downtown on a sunny summer day

Jonathan Bruck
Washington, D.C.

About me:

Current Shoe: Was Brooks, but just bought my first pair of Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Salmon
Favorite Race: Marine Corps Marathon
Favorite Training Run: I love the tranquility of long runs, but also love pusing myself during tempo workouts.

Jordan Bingham
Madison, WI

About me: I am a recreational runner and find training quite rewarding for staying fit for sports, maintaining body composition, and most importantly for mental health! Madison is a great running city. After nine half marathons, I finally was finally brave enough to train for my first marathon this year. I finished Grandma's marathon in June 2008 and while I am enjoying a break, I look forward to more great runs.

Current Shoe: Nike and Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta and fruit smoothies
Favorite Race: Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Monona Bay loop

Joseph Scalia
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Newton
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Burger and a beer
Favorite Race: Bridger Ridge Run
Favorite Training Run: Intervals

Julie Wilson
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Grapefruit
Favorite Race: Chicago Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Long runs

Kate Frederick
Madison, WI

About me: I am primarily an avid cyclist and have recently taken up running for cross training purposes and to maintain fitness outside in the winter. My goals are small - but I would like to finish a few 5ks in around 30 minutes. Obviously, I am slow. I enjoy running on trails. If I am in town I hope to participate in the Berbee Derby.

Current Shoe: Adidas
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Peanut butter graham crackers
Favorite Race:
Favorite Training Run:

Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Madison, WI

About me: Never stop running

Current Shoe: Brooks and Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: bagel with PB and banana
Favorite Race: Spirit of Racine Half IM
Favorite Training Run: long run

Kathy Heumann
Madison, WI

About me: Starting to train for Madison marathon. I'm a casual runner that is hoping to stay disciplined to train.

Current Shoe: Asics, Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Banana and a bagel
Favorite Race: Crazy Legs
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Katie Mouzakis
Madison, WI

About me: I am currently a graduate student in the Biochemistry dept. at UW Madison. I love running and have been involved with the sport since I was 10. I ran in college for Claremont Mudd Scripps and am now running all over Madison. I ran my first marathon this fall (Milwaukee) and it was really hard! It went really well though and I am going to do Boston in the spring. I am always looking for people to run with!

Current Shoe: Asics 2140
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:1/2 nature valley granola bar, 1/2 banana, 1 cup apple juice
Favorite Race: Tyranena beer run (1/2 barrel)
Favorite Training Run:I love doing base runs of ~7 mi.

Katie Schmidt
Madison, WI

About me: I started running this January to lose weight, decrease migraines, and get healthier overall. To date I've lost almost 45 pounds and just completed my first half marathon in 2:15:32. I love to run for the sake of running. I hope to run more half marathons and have toyed with the idea of running a full, but am really unsure about it.

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:Kashi Go Lean! Crunch with a banana
Favorite Race: Tyranena Half Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Kelsey Shay
West Madison

About me: I started running about 10 years ago when I joined the middle school track team. Since then, I've focused mostly on middle distance (5-10k). I mostly stopped racing in college (who knew entry fees could add up so quickly?!), but I'm hoping to run my first marathon this summer. Currently easing back into my training after a month-long hiatus...

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: Living History Farms (Urbandale, IA): Best off-road race ever.
Favorite Training Run: long run

Kristie Jordan
Madison, WI

About me: I've had an on and off relationship with running for the past four years, but want to be more consistent with it. I can't afford to join a gym so running is one of my only ways to keep my fitness level up so that's a big motivator. Someday I would like to run a marathon, but right now I would just like to move past 9-10 minute miles. I'm running my first half marathon in September and pretty psyched about it!

Current Shoe: Nike Air Pegasus
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Clif bar and fresh fruit (like a peach or banana)
Favorite Race: River to Sea Relay (goes from Milford to Manasquan, NJ)
Favorite Training Run: long run

Laura E. Strimpel
Madison, WI

About me: I have been an athlete all my life, beginning with softball in my early years in my home state of Pennsylvania. I began running 3 years ago in Santa Barbara, CA. I have since completed 4 half-marathons (Long Beach, Orange County, Surf City/Huntington Beach, Atlanta) and numerous other 5K and 10K races. I am excited to complete my first marathon. I earned my BA in Sociology from Arcadia University (PA) and my MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I currently work in Housing at UW and dedicates my resources to helping staff and students develop into incredible adults who have a positive respect for themselves and all others.

Current Shoe: Asics Kayano
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal & Raisin Powerbar
Favorite Race: Surf City - they have an awesome expo!
Favorite Training Run: Long runs around Lake Monona

Loren LaPointe
Madison, WI

About me: I just started graduate school at UW-Madison, pursuing a Ph.D. in biochemistry. I am currently training for my first half marathon (Chicago Half: Sept 13, 2009) and would like to complete my first marathon in the Spring of 2010. I am originally from Kalamazoo, MI, where I also completed my undergraduate degrees at Western Michigan University (GO BRONCOS!). I would like to continue to train for half marathons and marathons throughout my career at UW-Madison and beyond. Eventually, I would like to compete in triathlons, but for now I enjoy the running. I am always looking for new people to run with!

Current Shoe: Mizuno Wave Alchemy
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Day before: pasta, beer, and lots of water/Morning before: peanut butter toast, banana, coffee, and water
Favorite Race: Mickniac Island Lilac Fest 10k
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Lindsey Habermann Madison, WI

About me: I just moved to Madison from Fort Collins, CO. I love trails and most of all running with my dog. He has trained for many a marathon with me and loves running groups!

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: cereal
Favorite Race: Colorado Marathon
Favorite Training Run: long run, also love trail runs

Liz Zelandais
Madison, WI

About me: was a couch potato until I was 30. Now closer to 60 than 50, I have finished 5 marathons and 1/2-IM distance tri, plus a lot of other smaller races. But lately I'm feeling stuck and need a kick-start.

Current Shoe:Depends on the weather
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:Bagel and coffee
Favorite Race: Austin A and T Marathon
Favorite Training Run:

Maddy
Middleton, WI

About me: I am 8yrs old. I love to do Little Striders with Mr. Mike!!! I love to play softball, swim, and love arts-n-crafts. I love to spend time at our cabin and go 4 wheeling with my dad. I have two dogs, a german shorthair named Chloe and a bischion named Toby.

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Mark Kern
Lake Mills, WI

About me: I decided to do my first sprint triathlon in the Spring of 2006. My warm up to that event was the 2006 Madison 5K. In 2007 I competed in 4 more sprints and the Urbanathlon in Chicago, IL. The Madison 5K in 2006 was my very first organized race! During my preperation for the 2007 season I met David. Without his assistance, technique tips, expertise and support, that season would have been more work than enjoyment. In 2008 I competed in the Lake Mills Tri and I am currently training for the 70.3 "Ironman Muskoka" in Huntsville, Ontario, CAN. Thank you Berkeley

Current Shoe: Adidas Adistar Control
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta
Favorite Race: Looking forward to my first 70.3!
Favorite Training Run: Long run with a friend

Marsha Cohen
Madison, WI

About me: I'm fat, slow and old. I want to be thin, not so slow, and...well, I guess I can't change the old. I've run on & off for 30 years and have completed 3 marathons and several short-course triathlons. Then I got fat, slow and ....well, you already know that. My ultimate goal is to exercise regularly, drop below 12 min miles (yes, I'm serious about that time) and lose 30 pounds. I'd like to continue to do that forever, but I just can't get motivated. I'd like to run at least weekly with a partner or a group that doesn't leave me in the dust.

Current Shoe: New Balance 857, but they're a hundred years old
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: uhh...food. S'getti I guess
Favorite Race: In Madison it's the Berby Derby; in the country it's the Bay to Breakers (in SF), for marathons it's New York
Favorite Training Run: Right now I'd go for a consistent 30 min, but I did used to like increasing my speed with intervals and a longer weekend run

Mary Larson
Madison, WI

About Me: I started seriously running in June 2008. Prior to that I ran about 3-4 times a week but never more than 3 miles. I just complete my first half marathon at Rock and Roll PHX. I am now training for the Madison marathon 2009. I want to move from just finishing races to having a time.

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: 1/2 Einstein’s powerbagel and choc. flavored coffee
Favorite Race: Berbee derby, I enjoyed all the ones I have done.
Favorite Training Run: Long, slow runs

Matt Deadman
Madison, WI

About me: I started running in high school as a way to stay in shape. Luckily I have kept it up since because it still keeps me in shape and more importantly keeps me sane! I love the feeling of accomplishment after a good run and am continually searching for the elusvie "runners high"

Current Shoe: Asics, Nike, Saucony
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Powerbar
Favorite Race: 5K
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Meredith Peterson
Madison, WI

About me: I am new to Madison and would like to join a running group and find other fit people to train for some races with me! I come from a strong cycling, triathlon, and running background. I have lived in the Southwest for the past 3yrs, doing lots of USCF events as a Cat 3 (cycling) and would like to return to some running races for the fall and colder months! I have completed various marathon distance events, triathlons of all distances, and mostly enjoy criterium and road races in cycling. I have a love/hate relationship with running that mostly falls into the love category :) I would like to gear my Fall and Winter training with a combined effort in running, cycling, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing! I am excited to be back in the Midwest and experience my favorite seasons to run--in the COLD!!!

Current Shoe: Saucony ProGrid
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Field greens salad with bread, veggie burger
Favorite Race: Utica Boilermaker
Favorite Training Run: Long run on wooded trails

Micha Siegel
Madison, WI

About me: I am always looking towards the next marathon to set my sights on. I have done 2 so far and planning on doing the Chicago Marathon this October. One day I would like to be able to do an Ironman.

Current Shoe: Mizuno
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta with tomato sauce and cheese
Favorite Race: Miami Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Tempo running

Michelle Wilson
Madison, WI

About Me:

Current Shoe: Saucony
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Mike Sperle
Middleton, WI

About me: I ran my first marathon this year in The Quad Cities and though painful was the greatest feeling of achievement. Looking forward to many more marathons in the future.

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Fettuccine Alfredo
Favorite Race: Crazylegs. So much fun year after year
Favorite Training Run:long run

Nebash Memon
Fitchburg, WI

About me: I am a novice runner. Just recently discovered the high that I get while running and its contagious. So Iv decided to run even more regularly (even though summer is over!).

Current Shoe: Asics
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Favorite Training Run: Intervals

Nick Goeser
Madison, WI

About me: I am a graduate student at UW-Madison. I've always ran, but recently been more interested in training to finish a marathon. I'm interested in talking and training with other runners of all skill levels.

Current Shoe: Asics
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Favorite Training Run: Tempo runs

Nick Seiske
Waukesha, WI

About Me:

Current Shoe: Adidas Adistar Tempo
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Peanut Butter sandwich and a Powerbar
Favorite Race: The Fox Cities Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Tempo Runs, a lot of distance in a little time

Pat Conway
Mt. Horeb, WI

About me: I almost gave up running in 2004 for good due to too many injuries. Then I changed my running strategy and technique. Since then I have done a couple of marathons, completed Ironman WI 2005, ran the Great Wall of China and love triathlons. My goal is to keep moving. I did the 2008 Racine half Ironman and am now training for the Chicago marathon.

Current Shoe: Reebok and Mizuno
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal
Favorite Race: Marine Corp Marathon and Ironman
Favorite Training Run: Tempo and long. Who likes intervals?

Patrick Brady
West Madison

About me: I am training for my first Ironman. I am doing Ironman WI 2010. Currently I am doing a lot of base work and crosstraining while working on my swimming technique. I just bought some running snow shoes and I am excited to tear up the trails this winter. My goals are a sub 3 hour marathon this spring and to complete the Ironman in a respectable time this fall. I enjoy spending time with my wife and hitting the trails with my dog. I am looking forward to meeting some of Team Berkeley and doing some running!

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Banana and Peanut Butter
Favorite Race: Journey's Marathon
Favorite Training Run: anything on trails, long

Paul Riley
Madison, WI

About me: I started out playing soccer in high school, running track to stay in shape. I decided to give cross country a go when I got to college, and have been running continuously ever since. Since graduating from college in 2004, I came to Madison for graduate school in geology. I enjoy running all sorts of races, but have larger focused on marathons in recent years.

Current Shoe: Currently, Puma, but dominantly, Adidas
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Bagel, half cup of coffee, and some Gatorade
Favorite Race: Run for the Diamonds in Berwick, Pennsylvania (9 miles)
Favorite Training Run: 10-12 mile easy runs are the best

Penny Aguilera
Cottage Grove, WI

About me: I'm a mid-life, non-athlete trying really hard to become healthier. Super slow, but persistent. Coming back from some nagging aches and pains. I've run a few 5k's and a few Crazy Legs. My fave was running through Lambeau field during the GB Marathon (me doing the 5k)

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Race: Crazy Legs
Favorite Training Run: Slooowwww…

Peter Premkumar
Madison, WI

About me: Complete my first Marathon Chicago 08

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Rice
Favorite Race: Anything in Madison
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Pete Witucki
Madison, WI

About me: I got back into running and racing last summer (2007) after completing a trail race in the UP. I had forgotten how much I missed running, so I planned a trail racing schedule for this summer, culminating with the Grand Island Trail Marathon. Fortunately I met David (Mr. Berkeley himself) at the Thanksgiving Berbee Derby and we took the long winter in stride with regular snow runs and a couple snowshoe runs. With the marathon just around the corner, I'm not sure I would have made it through training for my first marathon without the Berkeley running community - I certainly wouldn't have made it through in such high spirits.

Current Shoe: Montrail on the trails, Adidas on the road.
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal, I guess.
Favorite Race: Generally it's the most recent, at the moment: The Great Adirondack Trail Race (11.5M) Favorite Training Run: Trail runs while traveling are the best.

Phil Hoechst
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Brooks Dyad, NB 826, Asics DS Racer
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Bagel and peanut butter, banana, coffee
Favorite Race: Ironman Wisconsin, Lake Monona 20k
Favorite Training Run: Saturday morning long run through the Arb cannot be beat. This time of year you may even catch a rogue deer on the trails.

About me: I am a beginner runner and I pretty much only run crazylegs every year. I would like to learn how to train properly so that I can improve my time, and hopefully start doing more runs. I ran crazylegs in about 43 minutes last year.

Current Shoe: Adidas
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Rachel Orvick
Oregon, WI

About Me:

Current Shoe: Adidas

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Ray Shane
Madison, WI

About me: I would like to continue my slow and gradual improvement in all distances of my running! Goal...become a better runner for the I-man distance events.

Current Shoe: Varies…still looking for that perfect shoe.
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Bagel with peanut butter
Favorite Race: I-man WI
Favorite Training Run: Still trying to find a run that I enjoy!

Rebecca Coleman
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Eggo with Peanut Butter
Favorite Race: Living History Farms Cross Country Run
Favorite Training Run: long run

Ron Kerr
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Diet Coke
Favorite Race: Great Aloha Run
Favorite Training Run: Any long run

Sam Zelinka
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:
Favorite Race: Alphornman Triathlon- New Glarus WI
Favorite Training Run:

Samantha Angelina
Madison, WI

About me: I'm eight years old

Current Shoe: Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:pizza
Favorite Race: Running a mile in school
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Sarah Hobbs
Madison, WI

About me: I ran my first race December 31, 2006 -- a 5 K. In September I ran my first marathon, and am looking forward to another. Right now I'm training for the Boston Marathon.

Current Shoe: Puma Complete Concinnity
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Small bowl of granola, half a banana, cup of coffee
Favorite Race: Hyner Park Trail Challenge
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Scot Van Asten
Madison, WI

About me: Endurance athlete with a background in cycling. The last few years I have been spending more and more time focusing on running & competing in long distance trail races. I still love racing my bike but am enticed by the mental challenge of especially hard running events. My goal is to continue to train for long distance running races, 140.6 distance triathlons, and other endurance based races.

Current Shoe: Asics, Saucony, Nike, La Sportiva, Teva
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Coffee and a bagel
Favorite Race: White River 50 and Mt. Washington Road Race
Favorite Training Run: Long runs

Scott Topel
Madison, WI

About me: I've been bike racing for the past 20 years and running local 5-10k's the past seven. I've run more recently, doing Grandma's Marathon in 2007 and Boston in 2008. I hope to do the Madison Marathon in 2009, and try to lower my mile time what I ran in high school.

Current Shoe: Adidas Supernova
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Bananas, yogurt with granola
Favorite Race: Capitol Mile
Favorite Training Run: Tempo run through the Arboretum, in all seasons

Shelby Anderson
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Saucony, Asics, Nike, Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Good old spaghetti
Favorite Race: Verona Hometown Days Run
Favorite Training Run: Longerish run but not too long

Shelby
Middleton, WI

About me: I am entering Middle School this year. I love to do Little Striders with Mr. Mike My hobbies are softball, basketball, and diving. I have 2 dogs, Chloe and Toby. I love going to our cabin and 4 wheeling with my Dad. I am a huge Bucky Badger Fan.

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Stacy Corona
Madison, WI

About me: I started running in January of 2007, and now I absolutely love it. This summer, I was very fortunate to be able to run in 3 marathons: the San Diego Rock and Roll, Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, and the San Francisco Marathon. They were all wonderful for different reasons. Running forces me to find some time for myself, which isn't always easy to do. I have 3 kids, ages 8, 4 and 21 months. I also teach Spanish at Edgewood College. I'm looking forward to running the Chicago Marathon this October, and hopefully, to keep on running until I'm 90!

Current Shoe: Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: 1/2 slice of toast with PB, and 1/2 banana
Favorite Race: San Francisco Marathon & Grandma's Marathon (tie!)
Favorite Training Run: Wednesday 6:00 am at the Shell in the winter

Steve Horn
Madison, WI

About me: I am a Kenosha, Wisconsin native now attending UW-Madison, majoring in Political Science, Journalism, and Legal Studies. I ran track and cross country for Tremper High School and although I spent the bulk of my time there injured or recovering from injuries, the lessons that taught me about perserverance and never giving up made up for the dissapointment of not having much success as a high school runner. When I wasn't injured, I managed to run 17:22 for 5k, 2:03 for 800 meters, and 4:50 in the mile. Nothing special, but not terrible either. I then spent my first year of college at Carthage College, living my dream as a collegiate athlete. With an injury-free cross country season, I ran an all-time best 5k en-route to an 8k PR (17:00 5k, 27:30 8k). I then proceeded to get injured once again, after being in the shape of my life early in track, running a 4:43 indoor mile, 9:35 indoor 3k, and 16:47 indoor 5k. It took about a month of recovery, but I made it back, in far worse shape, but still ready to run fast. I didn't improve much, though... 16:35 is what I topped out at for 5k. Once I made the transfer to UW-Madison, I decided thatI was sick and tired of cross country; I wanted to run a marathon. So, I made my debut at Grand Rapids, running a 2:50:43. Not bad for not preparing for it and not even signing up to do it until about a week and a half prior to it taking place. I intended to just pace for a 3:10 Boston Qualifier, but then just said...screw it, I'm going to actually run. And that brings me today. I am now training for Boston, hoping to run in the mid-2:40s and run a few good races in between. I plan on doing many more marathong in the years to come, as the race suits me well and I enjoyed racing it more than any other race I've ever done.

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Powerbar and Gatorade
Favorite Race: The marathon
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Steven Smith
Sun Prairie, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Nike and Saucony
Favorite Pre-Race Meal:1/2 Whole wheat bagel with peanut butter and a banana
Favorite Race: Madison Mini-marathon
Favorite Training Run:Long runs

Thomas Cunningham
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Peanut Butter on a bagel
Favorite Race: Tyranena Beer Run
Favorite Training Run: Long runs on trails at a dog park with my black lab Sarah

Terri Gabriel
Madison, WI

About me: I started running again after a long hiatus due to minor, but painful injuries. I hope to finish a 5K and 10K before the end of 2008.

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Pasta or pizza
Favorite Race: Berkeley Diploma Dash
Favorite Training Run: LSD (you know what I mean...)

Tiffany Virag
Madison, WI

About me: Looking for some new runner friends and to get back into a regular training routine

Current Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: bagel
Favorite Race: Cresent CIty Classic 10k, New Orleans
Favorite Training Run: track

Tim Allen
Waunakee, WI

About me: Just starting to run. I've always had a hard time running and have instead biked. With less time for long bike rides I realize running is the best way to get in shape and drop weight.

Current Shoe: Adidas
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: None
Favorite Race: None
Favorite Training Run: Beginner

Tom Alesia
Madison, WI

About me: I'm running two marathons per year and assorted road races, usually in preparation for a marathon. In late September in Quad Cities, I'll run my 11th marathon. I'm trying to break the 3:30 mark and I've been close twice. At 42, I've been lucky to stay injury free for several years and I enjoy my 4 or 5 runs each week.

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Crackers without salt
Favorite Race: Waunafest 10 Mile
Favorite Training Run: Long run

Tom Lillge
Mosinee, WI

About me: Run mostly for fun. I do enter an occasional 5k or 10k race. Best finsh was a 7th place overall in the Wausau 5k earlier this year.

Current Shoe: New Balance
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Sour Dough rolls
Favorite Race: Woodsman 5k
Favorite Training Run: Like to go for 4-8 mile runs, 4 to 5 times a week around Mosinee

Travis Schmaltz
Lake Mills, WI

About Me:

Current Shoe: Saucony Guide
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal
Favorite Race: Crazylegs Classic
Favorite Training Run: 8 mile tempo run

Tisha Brown
Madison, WI

About me: I've only been running for a little over a year. I completed the Madison Half-Marathon this past Spring. It was a very empowering experience and I've been enjoying adding one to two runs per week to my normal work-out schedule. I'm planning to run my first marathon next Spring and am looking for a community of runners to encourage and support that goal. I live in the Crestwood Neighborhood and enjoy gardening and fixing up our home. I've been the pastor of Community of Hope, UCC on Old Sauk Rd for almost 6 years now. I look forward to joining the team.

Current Shoe: Nike
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: soy milk, banana, protein drink
Favorite Race:
Favorite Training Run: I just run.

Tracey Ziegler
West Madison

About me: I am just getting started with running and have a goal to run Crazylegs and the half marathon in May. My biggest concern is that I sprained my left MCL last spring playing soccer. I've never had an injury that kept me from doing what I wanted before. It is doing well, but I"ll want to be sure not to re-injure it.

Current Shoe: New Balance
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: unknown - that's what I want to learn about
Favorite Race: no experience
Favorite Training Run: just starting

Vicki Gutierrez
Madison, WI

About me:

Current Shoe: Pearl Izumi
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: spaghetti
Favorite Race: IM Wisconsin
Favorite Training Run: long runs around Lake Monona

Zach Brazeau
Madison, WI

About me: I have been running to reduce my weight for the past 2 years and have lost 90 pounds. Now I am running to improve race times and overall health. I enjoy both short runs and runs up to 20 miles are my furthest. I will be taking part in the Whitewater sprint distance Tri September 28th, and one day hope to complete an Ironman.

Current Shoe: Whatever
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Oranges, bananas or scrambled eggs with veggies
Favorite Race: 10K
Favorite Training Run: 7 to 7.5 mph for 10 to 13 miles with the last half mile at 8.5 or higher

Zeb Breuckman
Madison, WI

About me: In the past few years I've been an active triathlete, completing 7 triathlons including Ironman Wisconsin, the Spirit of Racine Half, and the Collegiate National Championships. Lately I have taken more of an intrest in trail running. Last year I completed my first Ultramarathon, a 50 mile race along Lake Superior's North shore. Someday I hope to complete the Western States 100 mile endurance run.

Current Shoe: Asics
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Spaghetti
Favorite Race: Deadwood Trail Marathon
Favorite Training Run: Long runs in scenic places

Rachel Orvick
Oregon, WI

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