Brett Joseph

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in June 2014

PRs: 

5k: 20:28, 8k: 37:14, 10k: 46:13, 15k: 1:12:54, Half Marathon: 1:41:10, Marathon: 4:04:58

Social Handles:

IG/Twitter: bjoseph23

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub-20:00 5K, Sub-45:00 10K, Sub-1:35:00 Half Marathon

Most Memorable Race:

2019 Burgers and Beer 5K - I was able to knock out a PR and take 3rd in my age group just 2 hours after finishing the LSAT thanks to some pacing help from Allie!

Fun Facts:

• I co-host a basketball podcast

• I have been to over 650 concerts (and have the spreadsheet to prove it!)

• I am starting law school at Loyola in Fall 2020

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Cam Rieger

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2019

PRs: 

3k: 8:31, 5k: 14:37, Half Marathon: 1:10:01, Marathon: 2:27:33

Social Handles:

IG: killacam219

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for US Olympic Marathon Trials

Most Memorable Race:

My 14:37 5K. It was memorable because it was a 45 second PR, I ran it coming off of a 3K/5K double, and it was accomplished after not PR'ing for 2.5 years. Took a lot of hard work and it finally all paid off!

Fun Facts:

• I have 2 Tattoos

• I once drove on an expired license for an entire year (out of pure laziness -- also, never got pulled over)

• I am an subpar beer miler (6:30 PR) but I am an EXCELLENT chocolate milk miler (5:15 PR)

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Sean Packard

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in August 2018

PRs: 

5k: 19:58, 8k: 38:16, Half Marathon: 1:42:44, Marathon: 3:42:55

Social Handles:

IG: seanpackard_

Most Memorable Race:

Mexico City Marathon

Running Start:

I had to loose the beer weight sophomore year of college

Fun Facts:

• I love scuba diving.

• I play the saxophone.

• Long term goal is to climb the 7 Summits.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Dan DeRosa

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in July 2019

PRs: 

Mile: 5:15, 5k: 17:43, 10k: 37:16, Half Marathon: 1:21:03, Marathon: 2:55:22

Social Handles:

What’s a social handle?

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to keep running for as long as possible, keep having fun, and to conquer new goals I set for myself.

Running Start:

I started running because I wanted to see if I could do it too. I felt like I was on top of the world after finishing my very first race, the 2010 Hot Chocolate 15k. Here I am, 21 marathons later and still running.

Fun Facts:

• I used to get in trouble when I was a kid for talking too much.

• If I wasn’t running with DWR I’d probably be playing baseball for the White Sox.

• I have a very strong dislike for getting out of bed early in the morning.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Michaela Spannaus

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in August 2019

PRs: 

8k: 30:05, 10k: 36:02, Half Marathon, 1:20:38, Marathon: 2:49:59

Social Handles:

IG: __Kales

Most Memorable Race:

Boston Marathon 2018. YIKES!

Running Start:

As a three-sport athlete growing up, I was always thrown into a midfield position because my coaches realized I was pretty much the only person who actually enjoyed the running aspect of soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse. Once my time playing field sports ended, I would run to stay in shape. One day I was running next to woman on a treadmill who asked me if I wanted to run a marathon. I told her I'd never run more than 6 miles. She told me that's ok, we'll train together. 30 days later I ran my first marathon in Portland, Maine in 3:18, watchless and had an absolute blast.

Fun Facts:

• I ran my first 5k in 2020

• I have a Boston Terrier named Harlow

• I have a phobia of maple syrup

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall!

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Joon Park

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in December 2016

PRs: 

5k: 19:43, 8k: 32:36, 10k: 42:57, 10M: 1:10:35, Half Marathon: 1:31:29, Marathon: 3:14:48

Social Handles:

IG: joonkyupark, Strava: Joon Park

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run all the Marathon Majors

Most Memorable Race:

The marathon leg of my first Ironman in Australia

Fun Facts:

• I have 3 kids

• I was a political cartoonist in college

• My favorite job was being a Karaoke host

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Sam Greenwood

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in February 2018

PRs: 

Mile: 5:19, 5k: 18:47, 8k: 29:26, 10k: 38:25, 10M: 1:03:52, Half Marathon: 1:25:16, Marathon: 2:58:22

Social Handles:

IG: @smgree918

Long-Term Running Goals:

• A strong and smart post-baby come back!

• Sub 3 hour marathon

Most Memorable Race:

2019 Grandma's Marathon --- It was the race day you dream of --- I shared the course with many DWR teammates and spectators -- and finished with a 9 minute PR!

Fun Facts:

• In college I competed as an NCAA Division I diver!

• As a former barista --- I'm ALWAYS up for a post-run trip to Starbucks.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Brittani Marsteller

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in December 2019

PRs: 

5k: 17:58, 8k: 30:02, 10k: 39:10, 10M: 1:03:05, Half Marathon: 1:26:09, Marathon: 2:59:22

Social Handles:

IG: brittani_runs

Long-Term Running Goals:

I'm not afraid to dream big- I want the Olympic Trials. This is something I never ever considered until a year ago and now I want it.

Most Memorable Race:

Chicago 2018- 3:06. This race was my 2nd marathon postpartum. I went from a 3:32 to a 3:06. I was self coached using the Hanson Marathon method and couldn't believe how great I felt at the finish line. Learning to juggle motherhood and marathon training was a new challenge I overcame and in the end I got a huge PR.

Fun Facts:

• I met my husband Trevor at a marathon training group run.

• I found out I was pregnant with my daughter during a track workout.

• I was born and raised in Dallas, TX.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Caleb Kadera

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in October 2010

PRs: 

Mile: 4:54, 5k: 16:48, 8k: 28:22, 10k: 34:23, 10M: 58:43, Half Marathon: 1:16:06, Marathon: 2:47:22

Most Memorable Run OR Race:

I'd chased the sub 1:20 half marathon barrier for the better part of 2yrs. I came very close three separate times 1:20:2X, 1:20:06, 1:20:04 but couldn't seem to get there. I finally forgot about the numbers and committed to working harder and smarter than before. Finally at the 2018 IL half marathon I was able to run 1:17 and a finish line blissfulness I'd been seeking for awhile. Out on the interwebs there's a picture of a sincerely happy Caleb from that day, I'm sure if google a bit you can find 'em.

Running Start:

After college I got drafted into corporate America. Knowing the long term health affects of being a skillful mouse-potato, I searched for a way to stay in shape. Knowing the cost of entry was low and bang-for-my-buck was high with running, I put on my Vans slip-ons and started a habit. Realizing I had some potential and alpha-fly like gains in ditching the vans for a real pair of shoes, I reached out to my college friend / co-worker, Mr. Dan Walters to seek some guidance as I aimed to qualify for the Boston Marathon. After seeing my recent hung-over results at the Chicago Half Marathon he conceded there was indeed a potential for success. Over the next 9 months Dan invested way more time and energy than I ever expected which I in turn had to match. We got the BQ on try #1 and snuck into the race. 10yrs later we're still at it and I'm on my 3rd consecutive (and counting) last year of running.

Fun Facts:

• I’m 1 of 10 kids and was home schooled until my sophomore year of HS .

• I'm that wine snob nobody likes but with coffee.

• I hope you accept my apologies, I sweat more than you do.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Jamie Hershfang

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in May 2016

PRs: 

5k (track): 17:34, 10k (track): 35:57, Half Marathon: 1:19:09, Marathon: 2:49:20, 50M: 6:07:11

Social Handles:

IG & Twitter: jamiehershfang, Strava: Jamie Hershfang

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify to represent team USA at a world championship in an ultra event (50k, 100k, and maybe more)

Most Memorable Run:

Running a solo 100k in the streets of Chicago during quarantine. Before running this distance, the farthest I ever ran was 50k. I was hoping to break 8 hours and ended up unofficially running 7:36:40. The whole experience was surreal and made me believe I could really dip my toes into the ultra world.

Fun Facts:

• I’m a peanut butter connoisseur

• I’ve lived on the same street my entire life

• I’m a running shoe geek...ask me anything!

Track or Trails?:

Road loops! There’s something about running in circles that I just love!

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

I used to be a lone wolf but found how much I enjoy running with people. My morning runs have become my social hour and workouts always go better with people who push you further and faster!

Summer or Winter?:

A little bit of both. I love training in the cold and feeling like a winter warrior. But there’s nothing quite like the summer tan lines from running in the sun everyday!

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Alex Nordin

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2014

PRs: 

5k: 17:08, 10k: 36:50, Half Marathon: 1:20:37, Marathon: 2:59:49

Most Memorable Race:

My most memorable race was a 5k on my birthday. My running partner and a bunch of my non-running friends all registered and ran this race with me. The weather was perfect and the crowd support was amazing. I was patient at the beginning of the race and then really tightened the screws at the halfway mark. At that point, there was only one person in front of me. I slowly caught up to him, passed him and won the race. Now I have a hilarious first-place-winner's coffee mug to drink out of!

Running Start:

I started to competitively run after college. During college, I ran a couple of 5k's, and, after the second, vowed to never run that far again in my life. So much for that.

Fun Facts:

• I have biked from Chicago to Milwaukee in one day and back the next day, three different times.

• I have officiated two weddings.

• I hiked the Salcantay and Inca Trails to Machu Picchu.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

John Brassea

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in December 2017

PRs: 

10k: 37:29, 10M: 1:01:55, Half Marathon: 1:19:03, Marathon: 2:58:22

Social Handles:

IG: jbrassea10

Most Memorable Race:

Grandma's 2k18

Running Start:

I joined running in High School to make friends. 2006. My mah made me

Fun Facts:

• I have the cutest cockapoo named Millie

• I have a twin

• Taylor Swift is my favorite musician

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall is the best

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Dan Dolney

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in March 2020

PRs: 

Mile: 4:58 (road), 5k: 16:46, 8k: 27:32, 10k: 35:49, Half Marathon: 1:17:56, Marathon: 2:40:00

Most Memorable Race:

NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile

Running Start:

While in Middle school, my Big Brother from Big Brothers Big Sisters convinced me to run a 5k race. I was hooked.

Fun Facts:

• I excel at filling out forms quickly

• I have never seen the movie Titanic

• I do not get along with Bears or Sharks

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

Solo

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Dan O'Keefe

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2019

PRs: 

5k (track): 14:29 track, 5k (road): 14:47, 8K: 24:06, 10k: 31:41, 15k: 49:28, Half Marathon: 1:07:16, Marathon: 2:43:26

Social Handles:

Strava: Dan O'Keefe, IG: @dan_okeefe_

Log-Term Running Goals:

1) Have fun and enjoy the process

2) OTQ in the marathon

Most Memorable Race:

2018 Indoor Nationals 5k. Went 1-7-8 with teammates.

Fun Facts:

• I have a twin

• I work at NRC

• I have a 4:47 Jorts Mile PR

Track or Trails?:

Roads

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Kristina King

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2018

PRs: 

8k: 27:36, Half Marathon: 1:14:04, Marathon 2:40:48

Social Handles:

IG: kristinalynnking; Facebook: Kristina King

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for 5 consecutive Marathon Olympic Trials (2016, 2020, 2024, 2028, 2032). Be on a world championship Team USA.

Running Start:

I wanted to break all of my sister's junior high and high school records.

Fun Facts:

• I enjoy traveling/exploring just as much, if not more, than I enjoy running/racing.

• I work as a nursing professor at North Park University and am pursuing my PhD. I love learning!

• My husband, Damon King, is who led me to DWR after seeing his successful progression in marathon times.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Danyelle Dron

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in May 2019

PRs: 

5k: 20:39, 8k: 32:40, Half Marathon: 1:30:02, Marathon: 3:17:09

Social Handles:

IG: GFDanyelleruns

Long-Term Running Goals:

To complete all the Abbott World Marathon Majors before I turn 40. To break 3 hours in the marathon.

Running Role Model:

Kara Goucher & Stephanie Bruce: They are bad-a$$ mother runners! They are constantly looking for ways to make the sport better and have become even more successful after the births of their children than they were before becoming mothers.

Fun Facts:

• My two children have running-inspired names

• My husband and I met on our university CC team and were married by our college coach

• I have Celiac disease

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Kaitlyn Hartman

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in June 2017

PRs: 

5k: 19:22, 8k: 31:55, 10k: 41:16, Half Marathon: 1:28:40, Marathon: 3:05:14

Social Handles:

IG: kait.a.hartman

Most Memorable Race:

My first marathon in 2013 in Chicago. It changed my life and connected me to this community.

Running Role Model:

Lauren Fleshman! I love her transition out of pro sport and all that she gives back to the community.

Fun Facts:

• I am a crazy cat lady

• I won the gym mile in high school but was intimidated by the track team and never tried out

• I am a plant based runner and haven’t eaten meat for over half my life

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Mark Catania

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in October 2017

PRs: 

5k: 16:44, 8K: 27:36, 10M: 58:47, Half Marathon: 1:17:14, Marathon: 2:43:39

Long-Term Running Goals:

Full marathon < 2:40

Running Role Model:

John Brassea. He has that special mindset that win or lose, I gave it my all, and I'm still getting hammered tonight.

Fun Facts:

• I never wear pants in my house, unless there's company. Maybe.

• I enjoy craft coffee, brew, whiskey, in that order.

• I run with my two fur babies most days.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

I do it both ways…

Solo or With Friends?:

With friends

Summer or Winter?:

Any season except winter

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.