Dan Walters
Brittani Marsteller
Brittani Marsteller

Zack Sweet

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in August 2023

PRs: 

5k: 16:38, 4M: 22:14, 8k: 27:54, Half Marathon: 1:17:46, Marathon: 2:40:03, 50k: 4:00:08

Social Handles:

IG: @zacharysweet_

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for all of the world majors, break 2:30 in the marathon, and stay healthy and fit enough to run and race into my 70s and 80s.

Running Start:

I started running in 6th grade when my mom signed me up for a 5 mile race. I was on swim team at the time and she kept signing me up for 5k and 5 mile races until I joined cross country in 8th grade. My grandma was another reason why I started running and why I run. She started running in the late 1970s and continued running marathons into her 60s. Seeing her passion for running really motivated me to want to run.

Fun Facts:

  • I speak German.

  • My first marathon was the 2008 Frankfurt Marathon when I was 17. I had no idea how to train and my longest run in training was 11 miles. I ended up running a 3:02 and could barely walk for 3 weeks after the race! It scared me away from marathoning until I ran my first 50k in spring 2022.

  • I've been to 41 national parks, with the goal of visiting all 63. When I'm not running, hiking is my next favorite hobby.

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.

Sean Lopez

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in September 2023

PRs: 

5k: 18:22, 8k: 32:36, 10M: 1:04:09, Half Marathon: 1:25:33, Marathon: 2:58:53

Social Handles:

IG: @seanlope

Long-Term Running Goals:

To negative split a marathon. Beat my Uncle's best marathon time of 2:54:11.

Running Start:

I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2013 to get in shape after law school. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Fun Facts:

  • In addition to running, I've completed five Ironman triathlons and one Belgian Waffle Ride.

  • I have a dog named Charlie who enjoys recovery runs.

  • I’m a Wisconsin Badger

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Joon Park

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in December 2016

PRs: 

5k: 19:43, 8k: 32:36, 10M: 1:10:35, Half Marathon: 1:31:29, Marathon: 3:14:48, 50M: 9:57

Social Handles:

IG: @joonkyupark, Strava: @Joon Park

Long-Term Running Goals:

Boylston Street

Most Memorable Race:

Ironman Melbourne. The only marathon that I didn’t want to end.

Fun Facts:

  • I trained boxing/Jiu Jitsu during my running break and loved it.

  • I started my own business 3 years ago and it’s been way more stressful and way more fun than I ever imagined.

  • Running tried to quit me but I can’t quit running.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Katherine Wuestenfeld

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in July 2023

PRs: 

Mile: 5:33, 5k: 19:32, 4M: 27:32, 8k: 32:20, 10M: 1:08:54, Half Marathon: 1:27:48, Marathon: 3:07:40

Social Handles:

IG: @katherun26.2

Long-Term Running Goals:

My number one goal with my training is to enjoy the process and I really want to focus on keeping running fun as I try to push the limits of what I'm capable of. My big, scary goal is to one day run a sub-3 hour marathon.

Most Memorable Race:

My first Boston Marathon (2019) was my most memorable race because it took me 6 years to qualify for the race and meant so much to me just to be able to line up for it. It was one of those amazing days where everything just comes together and although everyone told me it's really difficult to PR at Boston, I ran with so much joy after a great buildup and ended up setting a big PR that day which was just icing on the cake!

Fun Facts:

  • I'm a really big running nerd and love following the pro side of our sport

  • I'm a full-time running coach & personal trainer

  • Home with my husband and our rescue dog, Lola, is my favorite place to be.

Track or Trails?:

I really love running on all surfaces and appreciate how accessible our sport is no matter where we are!

Morning or Afternoon?:

Late morning? Lol

Solo or With Friends?:

Both!

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Jenny Aguilar

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in May 2023

PRs: 

Mile: 5:42, 5k: 19:19, 4M: 26:03, 8k: 30:55, 10k: 41:39, Half Marathon: 1:29:12, Marathon: 3:18:53 50k: 4:31:20

Social Handles:

IG: @littleoljenny

Long-Term Running Goals:

My #1 long-term running goal is to break 3 at the marathon and to break (5:30) in the mile.

Most Memorable Race:

Most memorable race would have to be Chicago 2022 because I trained and documented the entire journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon 2022. The race conditions were not ideal but I still PR'd my marathon time by 5 minutes and qualified for Boston!

Fun Facts:

  • I've rated over 200+ craft beers

  • I’m half Guatemalan & half Mexican

  • I ran my first marathon at the age of 16

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.

Zack Fishman

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.

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.

Liz Bailey

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2023

PRs: 

1500m: 4:31, 5k: 17:17, 4M: 22:53, 8k: 28:18, 10M: 60:20, Half Marathon: 1:20:15, Marathon: 2:56:15

Most Memorable Race:

NYC Marathon 2014. It was the first time I had ever broken 3 hours in the marathon, but also was an INSANE head wind the entire way (signs were blowing off the bridges!). It's not my PR, but definitely my favorite race so far. Did I throw up at the finish line? Yes. Did I have a smile ear to ear? Also yes.

Running Role Model:

Lauren Fleshman. I've always admired her transparency with regards to her relationship to running, specifically after having children. She uses her platform to improve the women's running community and isn't afraid to be vulnerable. I just love her!

Fun Facts:

  • Thrift shopping is my absolute favorite hobby.

  • I was an Irish dancer and credit it for my ability (?) to hurdle.

  • I am a true crime junkie. Everything I consume (books, podcasts, movies) is DARK. Keeps me alert on my 5am solo runs.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall!

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Kristin Dailey

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2023

PRs: 

5k: 16:55, 4M: 22:17, 10M: 58:19, Half Marathon: 1:17:02, Marathon: 2:39:38

Social Handles:

IG: @just.kristind

Long-Term Running Goals:

To see how fast this 40+ year-old body can go while bringing awareness to Fragile X Syndrome.

Running Start:

Running has always been my fallback exercise for mental and physical health. It was the only form of exercise I was coordinated enough to do:)  I was inspired to run my first marathon three years ago by a kind stranger. I winged it, and I was hooked.  I'm now on a mission to prove you're never too old to chase big goals.

Fun Facts:

  • I volunteer at a charity called Special Spaces where I design dream bedroom makeovers for children battling cancer.

  • I love to cook, and I spend a lot of time creating in the kitchen.

  • I ran my first marathon at 40.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Either - anytime is a good time for a run

Solo or With Friends?:

A balance of both

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Julia Ordzowialy

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in December 2022

PRs: 

5k: 17:53, 8k: 28:38, 10M: 1:01:30, Half Marathon: 1:20:15, Marathon: 2:48:57

Social Handles:

IG: julia_ordzowialy

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:50 marathon & place well in Masters Events

Running Start:

I started running in my 20s in medical school. I was previously a competitive figure skater for 18 years, through college, so when I moved to Chicago for medical school I needed some sort of activity to replace the figure skating. Running was the thing I could most easily fit around my schedule.

Fun Facts:

  • I have 4 kids and have gotten faster after each one.

  • Sushi and a glass of red wine is my favorite pre-race meal (the night before obviously).

  • I often (most of the time) listen to classical music when I run.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

Both! I like my alone time but also like running with others.

Summer or Winter?:

Fall and early winter. I hate hot weather.

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Nick Feamster

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in December 2022

PRs: 

5k: 17:17, 8k: 29:51, 10k: 38:43, Half Marathon: 1:19:01, Marathon: 2:48:07, 90k: 7:07:08

Social Handles:

IG: nfeamster

Long-Term Running Goals:

  • Stay healthy and keep running strong, and at will, for as long as possible

  • Keep improving my half-marathon and marathon times

  • Make a few more strong showings at some road ultras

Most Memorable Race:

The 2017 Comrades Marathon (where in South Africa, this marathon was actually 87km). Seeing more than 20,000 runners from such diverse backgrounds, all supporting one another, was a vibe I'll always cherish. I remember seeing my watch click past 26.2 miles and being amazed that I was still running strong. After about 60k things got really hard. Someone started running beside me and said "You can do it, you've got silver [sub-7h30m], let's go!" That gave me a boost and I beat my goal time by more than 45 minutes, finishing in 7h13m. After the race, I stopped with my family at a fast food restaurant; while I was eating, someone came up and asked to see my silver medal because they'd followed Comrades their whole lives but had never seen a silver medal. In that minute, I came to appreciate that I'd done something really special. I've gone back twice since and hope to return a few more times.

Fun Facts:

  • I cycled competitively in college. I eventually switched to running because it was more time-efficient, and I didn't really like the "demolition derby" aspect of criteriums.

  • In grad school, I was on a club squash team. I eventually switched to running because it was more time-efficient, and I didn't really like the fact that I was regularly losing matches to people twice my age.

  • I play the guitar and piano.

Track or Trails?:

Point-to-point runs!

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

Both!

Summer or Winter?:

Autumn! I love cold winter runs and post-run summer lake dips, but nothing beats running through the colors.

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Alvaro Montoya

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in November 2022

PRs: 

5k: 16:35, 8k: 27:44, 10M: 55:27, Half Marathon: 1:14:09, Marathon: 2:32:03

Social Handles:

IG: montoyamora

Long-Term Running Goals:

Trying to get faster as I'm getting older. Sub 2:30 in the mid-term and have the health to run for many more years while being competitive in the long term.

Most Memorable Race:

My first run ultra above 50 miles at the Honk Kong 100K ultra marathon. It change my perspective of the meaning of long distance running, I didn't know I could run for 13 hours straight. After that race, long runs in a marathon cycle didn't seem that long.

Fun Facts:

  • I just crossed the Grand Canyon "rim-to-rim-to-rim" with a bunch of crazy friends just for fun, and without much training. I don't know if calling that fun or just stupidly epic.

  • Due to work I have the chance to travel quite a bit and been lucky to run in a lot of cities and different countries. Running helps to discover a place very quickly and can be a good way to find balance when you travel often.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Mornings, but not super early...typically that ends up being an afternoon run most of the days.

Solo or With Friends?:

Both. Depending on the day and the goal for that day.

Summer or Winter?:

More than the summer, I like days with longer natural light hours.

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Aaron King

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in September 2022

PRs: 

800M: 1:49.1, Mile: 4:22, 5k: 15:13, 4M: 20:15, 8k: 25:27, 10k: 33:06, Half Marathon: 1:14:00

Most Memorable Race:

2022 Glen Ellyn Freedom 4 mile. I really enjoyed training and competing at a higher level for the first time since college. The most fun part was my family (especially our kids 4, 6 and 8) and friends support throughout the race.

Running Role Model:

My wife (Jessica) is my running role model. She pushes me to be a better athlete and person.

Fun Facts:

  • I might love downhill skiing more than running.

  • I'm in an e-bike gang.

  • There's rarely a bad time for coffee or wine.

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.

Landis Huffman

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in August 2022

PRs: 

Mile: 4:38, 10k: 36:19, Marathon: 2:54

Social Handles:

Twitter: Lanz17

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to PR in the marathon. I want to PR in everything.

Most Memorable Race:

Running anchor leg of the 26x1mi club relay in Boston in 2015. It's a great event where all the local clubs participate. I got the baton in 1st place, neck-and-neck with 2nd. And then I got smoked on my last lap to bring in team silver. But I killed myself for the win. A race that long, with that many people to be that close: it's about as exciting as running gets. That crowd was on it's FEET for me! And also for the guy who won...

Fun Facts:

  • I've listed to the Mortal Kombat theme song before every race I've ever run.

  • I've mentioned that fact on every running profile I've ever written.

  • I've never seen the Mortal Kombat movie.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

AM in summer, PM in winter

Solo or With Friends?:

With friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Brianna Wynne

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in July 2022

PRs: 

Mile: 5:46, 5k: 19:59, 8k: 31:34, 10k: 41:41, 10M: 1:11:49, Half Marathon 1:28:09, Marathon: 3:03:45

Social Handles:

IG: briannnawynne

Most Memorable Race:

The 2023 Boston Marathon- this was one of my first marathon cycles with the team. I had run several spring marathons in the past, but was never consistent with strength work, training on hills, speed workouts, or running outdoors in the winter. On race day, I was surprised by how great I felt going into the second half and ended up running a 4 minute negative split. This race got me very excited to see what I am capable of as a runner with amazing coaches and teammates by my side! 

Running Start:

During my Freshman year of high school, one of my rowing teammates and I would race the warm-up run everyday. Eventually, after exhausting ourselves before a really challenging practice, we decided to warm up together. We became close friends and eventually started doing long runs on the weekend. We set a goal to run a marathon by the end of high school. Senior year we both completed our first marathon. Since then, I have been hooked!

Fun Facts:

  • I have eaten waffles for breakfast everyday for nearly 6 years and they never get old.

  • I collect the ice cream hats from baseball stadiums. My goal is to get them all!

  • I rowed on the lightweight rowing team at UW-Madison for 4 years.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Megan Slamkowski

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in July 2022

PRs: 

5k: 16:44, 10k: 34:42

Long-Term Running Goals:

Compete in my first marathon!

Running Start:

My dream in middle school was to be a hurdler. Unfortunately, I am not a very coordinated individual and was kindly told by the hurdles coach that I may be better off with the distance group. In the moment I was sad, but it turns out distances runners are pretty cool and I haven't gone back since!

Fun Facts:

  • I ran with the Purdue Cross Country/Track teams

  • My favorite show ever is Ted Lasso

  • I talk way too much about my cat, Roy

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Marie Billen

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in June 2022

PRs: 

Mile: 5:45, 5k: 19:22, 8k: 31:34, 10k: 40:44, 10M: 1:09:35, Half Marathon: 1:28:02, Marathon 3:04:44

Long-Term Running Goals:

Negative Split a Marathon, Break 40' in the 10k, Be Consistent/Feel Strong, Compete well against other Masters Runners :-)

Most Memorable Race:

Negative splitting a Half Marathon in the heat/humidity, and passing so many runners over the last few miles! .. and cherry on the cake, being first place female :)

Fun Facts:

  • I was a recipe tester for Shalane Flanagan's cookbook 'Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow'! My name is listed in the 'acknowledgments' at the end of the book.. right next to Olympian gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen's. :-)

  • I'm originally from Belgium but left my country 20+ years ago (lived in the UK for 5+ years, Michigan for 10 years, and now Illinois since the end of 2018). Became American (dual citizenship US/BE) in 2018.

  • Lucky enough to have been the main Belgian Flag Bearer at the Parade of Nations of the 2018 NYC Marathon!

Track or Trails?:

Roads, especially those with pretty views!

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Spring and Fall :-)

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Guillermo Muñoz Küster

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in March 2022

PRs: 

Mile: 4:49, 5K: 16:12, 8K : 27:16, 10M: 57:01, Half Marathon: 1:16:08, Marathon: 2:43:33

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run the World Marathon Majors (and beyond!) and continue making running an important and rewarding part of my life for as long as possible.

Most Memorable Race:

During a high school track meet, I was drafted to run a leg in the 4x800 relay — a distance that wasn't (and still isn't) my forte. Right as I was being passed the baton, a runner from the opposing team yelled from the stands "now it's the fat boy's turn to run." (I was about 15-20 lbs. heavier then, but by no means "fat"!) At the end of the meet, I ran the 2 mile and got 1st place. I didn't see the guy afterward, but I hope he ate his words!

Running Role model:

The countless fellow lovers of the sport that I’ve met over the years have inspired me to continuously seek growth and improvement as both an athlete and a person on my athletic and life journey.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

I enjoy both!

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Keith Salette

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2022

PRs: 

5k: 17:10, 10k: 35:11, 10M: 1:01:01, Half Marathon: 1:20:27, Marathon: 2:45:34

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a marathon in all 50 states, break 2:30 for the marathon and stay healthy!

Most Memorable Race:

Pikes Peak Marathon - Went into it not knowing what to expect and, wow, was it an eye opener! Most challenging race I've ever done. It gave me a whole new perspective and appreciation for those who race trails. 13.1 up to 14,000 feet, 13.1 down and about 2 hours of the race is above tree line, making it difficult to breath. After the race I told myself that if I would have known what I was going into, I probably would not have done it. Great experience and I hope to do it again someday!

Fun Facts:

  • I am the founder of the Virginia Tech Running Club

  • I have two kids 18 months apart

  • I was the intramural darts champion

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

Solo

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.