Ruth Swedler

Ruth Swedler - DWRunning

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in February 2020

PRs: 

10k: 42:23, Half Marathon: 1:26:37, Marathon 3:04:19

Social Handles:

IG: rswedler

Most Memorable Run:

Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (across the Grand Canyon and back) I especially will never forget seeing the sunrise while running down into the Grand Canyon. One of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen.

Running Start:

Despite wanting to play volleyball, my parents made me do cross country in 5th grade since my older brothers ran. My competitiveness kept me intrigued, and eventually I fell in love with it.

Fun Facts:

  • It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, but now I am pediatric surgery PA and I love it!

  • My bestie's name is George and he just so happens to be my dog, too.

  • I first met Dan Walters on the Illini XC/Track team and we spent about a million hours studying engineering together over the next 4.5 years.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Winter


Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.