Runners

🏃Dean Pons Jr

SPECIALTIES: Full marathon STORY: To me, running is more than just a sport—it’s a profound conversation with myself. I started running initially as a way to release stress, but it soon became an essential part of my life. With every step and every breath, I learned to listen to my inner rhythm...
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SPECIALTIES: Marathon and Half Marathon STORY:  From the Pitch to the Pavement: My Running Journey Running wasn’t always the goal. It started as a way to stay fit for football. Back then, it was all about match day, and running was just part of the routine. But somewhere between training drills and...
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Caroline Claassen

SPECIALTIES:Full Marathon STORY:Why I RunRunning is so much more than just a sport or activity to me. It's meditation. It's a way to connect with nature and with others. It's through running that I've come to know the deepest and darkest corners of myself. Hitting the wall in a race, getting lost...
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🏃Jaden

SPECIALTIES: Half marathon, the 10k STORY: Running has always been a way for me to clear my mind. A space where I can get into the zone, block out distractions, and reconnect with my core self. It’s never been about the speed or distance. It’s about showing up, pushing myself a little...
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🏃 Michael Dinh

SPECIALTIES: 5K & Half Marathon STORY:  Running has taught me that resilience grows with every mile. I started my journey in my late 20s, and to be honest, I hated running at first. But at some point, I decided to confront that dislike head-on and give it a genuine shot. Now, as...
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SPECIALTIES: Marathon STORY:  I grew up in a family of runners. My mom has participated in numerous races, including one marathon, and my dad is a 5-star Abbott Marathon runner with only the Boston Marathon left on his list. As a result, when I wasn't busy with soccer games, my exercise routine...
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🏃 Gary Louie

SPECIALTIES: Marathon and Half Marathon STORY: Breaking the 4-Hour Barrier: My NYC Marathon Journey In 2019, I laced up my running shoes with a dream—to break four hours in a marathon. A sub-4 marathon meant maintaining a relentless 9-minute-per-mile pace for 26.2 miles, a challenge that felt both ambitious and exhilarating. With...
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🏃Anna Curet

SPECIALTIES: Half marathon, the 10k STORY: I ran cross country in high school but took a 6-year break before rediscovering my passion for running in 2022. After facing major challenges, I found running to be a great stress release and a way to focus on self-improvement. I completed my first half marathon...
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🏃Emma Sears

SPECIALTIES: 5k, 10k and then a half marathon STORY: I started running 1.5 years ago during a tough time when my husband was traveling frequently, and I was home with our 4 boys, including an 18-month-old and a son with autism who needed a lot of attention. When my husband was laid...
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