DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in February 2025

PRs:

5k: 18:00, Half Marathon: 1:23:50, Marathon: 2:49:43

Social Handles:

IG: @jbward8

Long-Term Running Goals:

Eventually, achieve a sub 2:30 marathon!

Most Memorable Race:

The 2023 Chicago Marathon was my first marathon. I ran the marathon with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It was one year after my wife was diagnosed with Lymphoma (and eight months after being declared cancer-free!). It was an emotional day for my family as we celebrated my wife beating cancer. The energy of the crowd, energy of the other runners, and pushing my body to the limit got me hooked on long-distance running.

Fun Facts:

I grew up playing midfielder in soccer. However, I think running was always my true calling.
I moved to Chicago from Utah after I graduated college with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
I can't cook but love to watch cooking competitions.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.