Dan Walters
Brittani Marsteller
Brittani Marsteller

02.23

Brittany Alvarez

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in February 2023

PRs: 

Mile: 5:09, 5K: 17:28, 4M: 23:10, 8K: 28:29, 10k: 37:14, 10M 1:00:38, Half Marathon 1:17:20, Marathon 2:42:52

Social Handles:

IG: Bmatteson

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue to make running a rewarding/enjoyable part of my life and to keep chipping away at those PR’s

Running Start:

I’ve always been a runner. I grew up playing soccer and ran cross-country in high school. It wasn’t until 2021 that I got back into competitive running. I joined a run club during Covid just for the social outlet, but was soon signed up for my first marathon (Chicago 2021). I’ve been hooked ever since.

Fun Facts:

  • In junior high I participated in the high jump and long jump because I was intimidated by the running events

  • I played collegiate soccer

  • I have an adorable Australian Shepherd, Ripley!

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

Both!

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Ben Bocher

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in February 2023

PRs: 

5k: 15:24, 4M: 20:53, 8k: 25:10, 10M: 55:27, Half Marathon: 1:09:40, Marathon: 2:27:38

Long-Term Running Goals:

  • Write a book on the "Spiritual Exercises of Running" that suggests opportunities to race faster and, more importantly, enjoy the adventure!

  • Race WITH others, encourage others ;)

Most Memorable Run(s):

Most touching: My first run with my first child – her head surrounded by a neck pillow and more blankets than she needed, the stroller complete with windshield keeping her toasty in the October air. Dipped the front wheel in Lake Michigan’s waters, as if to baptize her. She slept through it all 😊

Most stimulating: Rome - end of work trip, saw Coliseum and other ruins, St. Peters, the Pantheon, crossed the Tiber… many times

Most awe-inspiring: Bryce Canyon – up, down, orange spires that turned to yellow, green, and gray depending how many eons of time I descended or ascended…. And at 8000 ft, this was the first time I truly noticed elevation!

Fun Facts:

  • My favorite races are those my wife and two daughters watch and cheer!

  • I’ve run my fastest 5k, half marathon, and marathon as a master's runner.

  • I am missing part of my left great toe (due to a bad day) - that was second time I was told I would never run again. This is fun because I am still running! ;)

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.