DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in February 2023

PRs:

800m: 1:59, 1M: 4:48, 3M: 15:41

Social Handles:

Strava: ZeeFish, Twitter: ZBFishman

Long-Term Running Goals:

To surpass my high-school peak and knock off some years-old PRs, especially in the mile and 800m.

Most Memorable Run OR Race:

On my birthday in 2018, I ran an indoor race as the second leg in our 4x400m relay for my college club team. I received the baton just barely in first place and stayed there, although another runner was on my tail the whole time. As we rounded the final bend and he got too close while trying to pass, our legs got tangled and I crashed to the ground — drawing a loud collective gasp from the crowd. Disoriented from my first-ever fall in a track race, I slowly peeled myself off the ground and picked up the baton, before scrambling to hand it off.

My teammate got sympathetic claps on his first lap — and then surprised cheers in the second as he entered third place! My speedy mid-distance coach took it from there and somehow was the first to cross the finish line! Despite my scraped-up legs, it was a wild and exhilarating birthday meet to share with my teammates.

Fun Facts:

I'm a lifelong Illinois resident: I grew up in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, attended college in Champaign-Urbana and Chicago, and reside in the Windy City to this day. It's a great state filled with great people!
I can play 7 instruments — my top three are drums, clarinet, and guitar.
I'm a proud owner of a sassy black lop bunny named Spruce.

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.