Carly Schuyler

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in March 2020

PRs: 

3k: 10:21, 5k: 17:46, 10k: 37:26

Social Handles:

IG: Carly__Schuyler

Long-Term Running Goals:

Experience consistent improvement and be happy & healthy throughout my training.

Most Memorable Run OR Race:

A 19K trail race in Saxon, Switzerland! I had never done a trail course before, everyone participating spoke only French, and I was wildly out of my comfort zone. It was terrifying but overall an amazing experience and easily the most beautiful place I'd ever run.

Fun Facts:

• I need to chew gum during every race

• My favorite TV show is Mad Men

• Alexander Hamilton is my Great (x8) Grandfather

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.

Pam Orvis

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in March 2018

PRs: 

1500m: 4:42, 5k: 21:28, 10k: 45:15, Half Marathon: 1:40, Marathon: 3:34

Social Handles:

IG: pamorvis, Strava: Pamela Orvis, FB: Pam Weider Orvis

Most Memorable Race:

I took many years off of focused training and racing for family and work. When I returned to running, I had no intentions of marathoning. Yet someone "planted the seed". Leading up to the 2018 Houston marathon, everything just "clicked". My body felt good, I had good feelings about the race, and the course, the people, and the motivation was huge. I qualified for my first Boston and had a 20 minute PR almost 14 years after my last marathon.

Running Role Model:

My Dad will always be my role model who was my first and biggest fan. A runner himself, with my encouragement, he returned to running when I was a young adult. He fell in love with trail marathons and qualified for Boston multiple times but never actually registered to run it. His love for running was pure joy and I will always treasure the runs we shared together.

Fun Facts:

• My senior year of high school my XC team won the state meet and subsequently my senior year of college my XC team won nationals. Fun memories!

• I've now completed my first Boston marathon and it was an incredible experience!

• While I enjoy lots of musical genres, I don't know why it often surprises people that I love hard rock music!

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Both - depends on what life has in store for the day!

Solo or With Friends?:

Both are great but most often I'm solo

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Maggie Jones

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in August 2017

PRs: 

5k: 20:22, Half Marathon: 1:33:05, Marathon: 3:24:03

Long-Term Running Goals:

I would like to eventually break 1:30:00 in the half marathon.

Running Role Model:

Desi. I admire her mental strength with running, which shows by how she trusts herself and she trusts her plan and training. I always think back to the 2016 Olympic Trials when she stuck with her race plan, even when the leaders surged ahead and she was running by herself. She also seems like she has a fantastic sense of humor and is a good friend (like when she hung back with Shalane during the Boston Marathon).

Fun Facts:

• I love playing board games

• I could eat pizza every day of my life (seriously, best food ever)

• I climbed Kilimanjaro in 2019 (and I would like to climb a 20k+ footer at some point in my life)

Track or Trails?:

Trails

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.

Ace Porter

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2017

PRs: 

Mile: 5:09, 5k: 18:04, 10k: 37:21, Half Marathon: 1:23:51, Marathon: 2:55:57

Social Handles:

IG/Twitter: acploves2run

Long-Term Running Goals:

Longer term, I want to run a 2:50 marathon and I want to get into ultra-running. A big goal of mine is also to eventually run the Speed Project race with a team and run in more countries, as well as complete all 6 majors (still need New York, Tokyo, London, and Berlin).

Most Memorable Race:

So far, it's my 2:55 PR at Indy Marathon in 2018 and Boston Marathon in 2018. Indy was by far my best run race mentally and physically. I ran a 1:29 and came back in a 1:26. Everything added up and I got out of my head and let training do the work. Breaking 3 hours and doing it by 5 mins at the same time was overwhelming in the best of ways.

Boston 2018 has to be here too - it was POURING, WINDY, and just an overall whirlwind of a race. I ran a 3:00:30 marathon even though the odds were completely stacked against me weather wise. I have endless stories from this race - it will go down in history and anyone that runs it gets it.

I am still just so proud of myself for both of these races and I don't say this often about myself.

Fun Facts:

• I am a beer and coffee enthusiast!

• I used to do BMX until I was 17 years old.

• I got hit in the face by a foul ball that Gordon Beckham hit in the bottom of the 7th inning at a White Sox game in 2014 and it broke my nose, gave me 2 black eyes, and gave me a concussion. I still have the ball!

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

Both! I love my solo run because it's my form of therapy and even creative flow and disconnect time. I also love running with friends because of the conversations and ability to really push each other in workouts and even pull each other through longer runs.

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Jessica Wallen

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in August 2015

PRs: 

Half Marathon: 1:29, Marathon: 3:03:14, 50k: 4:41:12, 50M: 7:19:14

Social Handles:

IG: illinirunner82

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy, have fun, run with great friends!

Most Memorable Race:

Miwok 100k - the most beautiful and challenging race I have ever done. And the Atlanta marathon 2020 - still hard to believe we got away with that. My best friends were there and it was the last race of 2020 before everything changed.

Fun Facts:

I love dogs, vegan food, and the Chicago Bears. And all things Apple.

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.

Dan LeBoeuf

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in September 2016

PRs: 

1M: 6:29, 5k: 21:32, 4M: 29:59, 8k: 36:01, 10k: 49:50, Half Marathon: 1:41:31

Long-Term Running Goals:

One day I'll eventually break 20 minute 5K. One day... And at this point, my goal is long-term, healthy running.

Most Memorable Race:

Cary March Madness Half - my first half marathon and a proud moment of slaying that hill beast!

Madison Mini / Half Marathon - One of my most memorable runs. Smooth and controlled with a strong finish. Plus, running through Madison!

Fun Facts:

• I own too many shoes. Current count: 21, having just donated 12.

• I have a bottom-less pit as a stomach for pizza.

• I run, bike, and row. Shame that triathlons don't swap swimming for rowing.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

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.

Morgan Lesiewicz

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in March 2016

PRs: 

800m: 2:36, Mile: 6:01, 5k: 21:49, Half Marathon: 1:42

Social Handles:

IG: morganL1122, Strava: Morgan Lesiewicz

Long-Term Running Goals:

To qualify for Boston before I’m 40, run sub 20 in a 5k, and break 5:30 in a mile. run a sub 30 200m because why not.

Running Start:

I started running after becoming a nurse in Chicago. I had to figure skated until my early 20s and needed an athletic outlet. The lake path was a good place to start!

Fun Facts:

• I’m a tie-dye expert

• I have zero musical abilities but love musicals

• I can make soft salted carmel from scratch

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.

Maggie Gabrek

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in July 2019

PRs: 

5k: 20:21, Half Marathon: 1:34:25, Marathon: 3:21:56

Social Handles:

IG: johnsonmaggie

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keeping myself injury free and keeping my enjoyment of running just to run so I'm able to do it for a long time

Most Memorable Race:

My dad and I did a Turkey Trot half marathon trail run in 2017, got lost on the course, accidentally cut off 2 miles and I won an age group award - whoops (we gave it back!)

Fun Facts:

• I'm left handed

• My favorite reward after a hard run is pizza and beer!

• I have a goldendoodle named Millie

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.

John Nguyen

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in December 2016

PRs: 

5k: 18:45, 8k: 30:17, Marathon: 3:14:23

Social Handles:

IG: JNguyen843

Long-Term Running Goals:

Ability to keep running when I'm Captain Walters’s age!

Most Memorable Run :

Final tune-up run to Indy 2017 at Morton Arboretum. It was cold, windy, and with torrential downpours. Ran through blood, chills, and chaffing. Fun times!

Fun Facts:

• I had labral hip surgery in Nov 2018.

• We used to own a shrimp boat (yes, like in Forrest Gump).

• I've almost drowned more times that you would be comfortable with.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

Solo

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Abe Mendoza

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in August 2019

PRs: 

5k (track): 14:37, 5k (road): 14:59, 4M: 21:31, 10k: 32:22

Long-Term Running Goals:

I'd like to finish a 100 mile (or longer) race. Then go back to the track? Mostly, I want to keep running, so I can keep eating what I like.

Running Start:

I started running in middle school, then I got serious about it in middle school so I could lose weight and get the girls. I lost weight.

Fun Facts:

• I hate 10ks and half marathons.

• My favorite item at Trader Joe's is pancake bread.

• I can identify lots of birds by sight or sound.

Track or Trails?:

Why do I have to pick?!

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

It would be nice to run with friends, but my schedule and location don't always allow it.

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Matt Stanesby

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in June 2016

PRs: 

1M: 4:26, 5k: 15:08, 8k: 24:51, 10k: 31:30, Half Marathon: 1:11:18, Marathon: 2:29:54

Long-Term Running Goals:

To continue to improve my times across all distances, but ultimately to get my marathon time down to the low 2:20s

Most Memorable Race:

Paris Marathon 2018. This was my comeback race after a period of 18 months away from formal training. At mile 2.5 I had an issue with my garmin watch, so had to calculate the race in my head by each 5k. This actually meant I raced it on pure feel and effort which resulted in a negative split and a solid comeback race time. In addition the course itself provides an amazing sightseeing tour of Paris and is very well organized.

Fun Facts:

• I have a serious craving for chocolate.

• Despite being English, I do not drink tea.

• I did not run in a competitive running race until I was 31.

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.

Kwang-Youn Kim

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in September 2016

PRs: 

Mile: 5:12, 5k: 18:24, 10k: 39:50, 15k: 59:24, Half Marathon: 1:22:30, Marathon: 2:54:35

Social Handles:

IG & Twitter: nuprofessor

Long-Term Running Goals:

1. Compete and PR in all distances from the mile to the marathon distance

2. Break 5 mins in the mile

3. Break 3 hrs in all world major marathons (2 down 4 to go)!

Running Role Model:

Eliud Kipchoge. The one and only marathon G.O.A.T. once said "[o]nly the disciplined ones are free in life." What more can I say?

Fun Facts:

• I thought it was normal to run four marathons in a year.

• Boston Marathon was cancelled for the first time in 124 years the year I finally gained entry.

• I was quite good at bowling and thought about playing competitively in college--spoiler alert: it didn't happen.

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.

Josey Mintel

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in April 2017

PRs: 

1500m: 4:40, 3000m: 9:55, 5k (track): 17:04, 5k (road): 17:47, 10k: 37:01, 10M: 1:02:37, Half Marathon: 1:25:43

Running Start:

I started running because I thought "cross-country" meant skiing in high school. Made more sense in August when it turned out to be running.

Running Role Model:

Eliud Kipchoge because 1) he's a legend and 2) in an interview he deadpanned the camera and said he doesn't watch movies and loves Kelly Clarkson.

Fun Facts:

I love music, languages, and the fact that Matt Gaetz and Paul Ryan fundamentally and ironically misunderstood Raging Against the Machine.

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.

Allie Walters

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in May 2008 as Dan's original athlete

PRs: 

5k: 18:17, 8k: 29:58, 10M: 62:30, Half Marathon: 1:24:36, Marathon: 3:05:44

Long-Term Running Goals:

Despite not training seriously for a couple years, the elusive 3:00 marathon barrier still speaks to me and I hope to chase after it post-kids.

Most Memorable Race:

The 2011 Boston Marathon - the one and only perfect weather day at Boston (50 degrees with a tailwind) was my second marathon and I ran an 8 minute PR. The intense energy of the crowds and how invincible I felt is something I'll never forget.

Fun Facts:

• I do most of the behind-the-scenes work at DWRunning including developing this website

• Much to Dan’s chagrin, I’m a proud DIY-er and have happily tackled many projects involving everything from carpentry to electrical

• I have a slight (okay severe) obsession with our cockapoo, Penny, and make her Halloween costumes each year (‘Penjamin Franklin’ is probably the best yet)

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Mid morning (let’s not wake up before 7am, please)

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Anando Naqui

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in July 2015

PRs: 

Mile: 5:05, 5k: 17:12, 8k: 27:33, 10k: 36:47, 10M: 59:28 Half Marathon: 1:18:02, Marathon: 2:45:37

Social Handles:

IG, Twitter, Strava, & Garmin: anandonaqui

Most Memorable Race:

2019 Chicago Marathon. My wife gave birth to our first kid 2 weeks before the race, so my taper was limited and sleep was in (very) short supply. On top of that, I had 3 Ubers and 1 Lyft flake on me and cancel, but the CTA came to the rescue and I made it to the start on time. Once I started running, everything just clicked. Dan gave me a very simple race plan (bide your time for 13 miles, start to move up for 5 miles, turn the screws for the last 8) and everything just fell into place. I finished under 3:00 for the first time and with a 6+ minute PR. When I got home my 2-week-old congratulated me by pooping into my hand.

Running Role Model:

Ben True. He won my very first cross country skiing race, while I lost. Ever since then I've aspired to be like Ben. Now he holds American Records and, well, here I am.

Fun Facts:

• I held an OSHA Forklift Operator License for 4 years, so if there's ever a forklift emergency at Home Depot, I'm your guy

• I am a diehard Philadelphia sports fan

• Allen Iverson dunked 42 times in his career

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

Depends on the day

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Chris McGarry

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2018

PRs: 

5k: 17:11, 8k: 28:04, 10k: 35:37, Half Marathon: 1:19:34, Marathon: 2:44:12

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:40 marathon

Most Memorable Race:

Finishing the London Marathon and getting my 6 Star Finishers Medal

Fun Facts:

• I have a tortoise named Dr. Solomon

• I love to travel

• I play guitar in my spare time

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

Solo

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

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Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Sarah David

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2019

PRs: 

Mile: 5:05, 5K: 16:51, 8k: 27:59, 10k: 35:10, Half Marathon: 1:16:45, Marathon: 2:44:01; Olympic Trials Qualifier

Social Handles:

IG: sarahmiriam

Most Memorable Race:

Shamrock Shuffle: I'd never raced an 8k before and it was my first "real" race with DW so I was feeling pretty nervous at the start line. Luckily adrenaline kicked in and the race went as well as I could have hoped for.

Running Start:

I was an athlete in college and started running after I graduated because I missed the structure that came from being on a team.

Fun Facts:

• Most foods are just peanut butter delivery systems (this is an opinion but I'm counting it as a fact)

• I have a pit mix named Josie who runs with me sometimes

• The city I grew up in has the best pizza in the country

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.

Brian Lesiewicz

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in September 2015

PRs: 

1500m: 3:59, 3k: 8:36, 5k: 14:38, Half Marathon: 1:16:20, Marathon: 2:51:41

Social Handles:

IG: Brian44Les, Strava: Brian Lesiewicz

Long-Term Running Goals:

Running a marathon under 2:18. Running a 5K under 14:30.

Running Start:

I started running competitively again at age 33 (after an eleven year hiatus). The passion for running came back when I was training for the Chicago Marathon in 2018 with my younger brother. During that process I was able to address some of the underlying reasons why I stopped being competitive after college (e.g. asthma and injuries).

Fun Facts:

• I play the drums

• I play a lot of FIFA

• I may be having an early mid-life crisis.

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.

Will Clevidence

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2020

PRs: 

800m: 1:57, 5k: 16:53, 10k: 37:31, Half Marathon: 1:21:56

Social Handles:

IG: willyclevi

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston (healthily)

Most Memorable Race:

Winning Cincinnati district 800m on a stress fracture. Was my last race in high school.

Fun Facts:

• Also compete in triathlon

• Attended Clemson University

• Work for a sports nutrition company, Glanbia

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.

Erin Knipe

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in November 2014

PRs: 

5k: 17:51, 10k: 36:37, Half Marathon: 1:20:01, Marathon: 2:53:12

Long-Term Running Goals:

Discover joy and a rebirth in running post hip surgery and baby! Try new things - dabble in trails and ultras and see what unfolds!

Most Memorable Race:

Mountains to Beach Marathon. This was the culmination of a ton of hard work, change, trust, and joy. I remember racing with a massive smile and jumping up and down when I saw my friends and family during the race. I had constant support from Dan and Allie through all training, and this race felt like pure freedom. One of those races where everything clicked, goals were reached, and new ideas seemed possible. Learned that all the sacrifices are worth it.

Fun Facts:

• Shotgun wedding enthusiast

• Happier in the water than out

• Barefoot is best

Track or Trails?:

Beach

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.