Kelsie Wehren 

• 3 Half marathons & 4 Full marathons to date 
• 2017 Ironman World Championship finisher, 2 Half IMs & 8 Olympic distance triathlons
• Owns & Operates Trunk Trainers Inc. Personal Training Company in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
• In high school - District qualifier in 400M Sprint for Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon
• Loves going on adventures with her husband and 6 & 9 year old boys and of course running!

 Adrian Neal

• Grew up in Traverse City, MI
• 3 X DII All American at Grand Valley State University – Cross Country, Track & Field 5K & 10K
• 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
• Top 10 finish at the 50K Road World Championships (2016)
• 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
• Fun Fact:  I have two pet pigs!

 James Cameron 

• Former D1 All American at University of Washington
• #3 ALL TIME (mile) #6 ALL TIME (5k outdoors) #7 ALL TIME (3k indoors) #7 ALL TIME (5k indoors) at the U.Washington 
• Completed in XC as well for U.Washington
• Sub 4 Miler  
• In high school ranked top 20 in the nation for the 1600m
• First team all state in California for XC
• Loves photography, his son, and the outdoors!

 Katie Howard 

• Ran in 30+ Half marathons & 8 Full marathons to date 
• 2020 Boston qualifier 
• Currently 2nd grade teacher
• In high school - Varsity Track and XC athlete
• Loves her dog (Baxter), cooking and of course running!

 Brian Comer

• Former D3 Athlete at Seattle Pacific University 
• #Top 100 finisher at GNAC Championships 
• Grew up in Sammamish, Washington
• Four year varsity Track + One year varsity Basketball
• If he could invite anyone to dinner, it would be Steve Prefontaine "because of how inspiring he is through his endless commitment to running."

Howard Lao   

• Former D1 collegiate runner (#7 ALL TIME / 60 Hurdles) at the University of Washington. 
• 110 Hurdles State Champion / Former State Meet Record Holder
• Junior Olympics Regional Champ / Seventh at Nationals (110Hurdles) - U18
• 4x Scholar Athlete + Varsity soccer player
• Level I US Association of Track and Field coaching certification.
• 4 years varsity high school coach for Portland Public Schools (Cleveland HS).
• Freelance photographer, covering multiple World Championships - HowLaoPhotography
  
  

Leslie Blount 

• Leslie Blount is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in Education.  She taught physical education in Portland for 6 years and has coached running and track for over 20 years, working with elementary, middle school and high school athletes.  
•  In 2000 Leslie created the West T.V. Running Club.  She ran this popular elementary school program for 12 years.  In 2010 she took the job of coach/ coordinator of the West Sylvan Middle School Track and XC program and has helped run this team for the past 10 years. For three years, Leslie was a member of the Lincoln High School XC team coaching staff.
• “My mission is to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get out and move.   
• Enjoys trail running, water skiing, snow skiing and just about anything out of doors with her two sons, husband and dogs.

Jamie Newsome  

• Former D1 Sprinter/Jumper for Indiana State University
• Top NCAA East Region Jumper 
• Named MVP and Most Valuable Sprinter in High School (Lee's Summit West)
• Earth Science Major - Loves the outdoors! 

 Jaime Rodden

• Former D3 collegiate runner (800m/1500m) at Linfield University 
• Level I US Association of Track and Field coaching certification.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) 
• B.S. in Exercise Science
• 8x Varsity letter in high school (Track / XC / Soccer)
• Loves to travel, most recently to Italy for the food. 

 Tyler Green   

• Former D3 collegiate runner (sprints / long jump) at Colorado College 
• Qualified for Oregon state meet 4x in high school
• Varsity basketball player  
• Current mentor at a nonprofit youths
• Go Blazers, Timbers, and all Portland sports!

 Chrissy Bettencourt

• Former high school cross country/track athlete
• Former figure skater, and member of the 2012 Collegiate National Championship Figure Skating Team at Dartmouth College
• Has run 6 marathons, including qualifying for and running the Boston Marathon in 2021 and 2022
• Trains with a fun group of runners in Portland called West Coast Speed Shop
• Loves sports and supporting athletes so much that she has a Master’s Degree in Sports Product Design from the University of Oregon and currently works as a footwear developer at Columbia Sportswear

 Bailee Cofer

• Grew up in Kansas City (Go Chiefs!)
• Ran at Drake University, home of the Drake Relays, from 2014-2018
• Cross country and distance track coach at Pacific University in Forest Grove from 2018-Present
• Fun Fact: I have completed a Half Ironman!

 Madison Rizzio 

• Current middle school Portland Public track coach (Franklin Youth)
• Zumba instructor & manager at Crunch Fitness 
• Varsity dance, soccer, and swim athlete in high school
• Passionate about health, personal training, and the fitness industry! 

Sarah Hopkins

• Former D1 triple/long jumper at the University of Colorado
• 5th on the all-time list indoors at CU, 8th all-time outdoors
• USATF level 1 coach
• NASM personal training certification and nutrition coaching certification
• 5 years coaching experience with RISE Athletics and Denver Track Club in Colorado
• Former gymnast and gymnastics coach
• B.S. in Media Design

Alyssa Barrette

• Grew up in Green Bay, WI
• Varsity Track & XC, XC state qualifier
• 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
• Coached Girls on the Run 

Mat Rios

• 2nd place Texas youth 800
• Former Texas state youth record holder 4 x 800
• 2-time WA State HS State meet participant (2nd 4x400)
• Former member Clark College (NWAAC) Men's Meet Champion
• Former middle school track coach
• Red Cross "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers" Instructor
• Pursuing Master's degree in Teaching

Evan Luecke

• Former D2 track/xc runner at Texas A&M-Commerce  (Distance)
• 4x scholar athlete  
• 1 year of Varsity coach experience
• Former Director of Digital Media for Stephen F Austin State University
• Freelance Photographer

Jeff Toreson

• Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon.
• 2-sport OSAA 6A varsity letterman (3x golf, 2x football
• OSAA State Champion football player (2009)
• Oregon Junior record holder in Olympic Weightlifting 56KG class (Snatch and Clean & Jerk)
• Competitive youth runner who reconnected with running post-collegiately 
• Passionate track and field fan from the Track Town, USA (Eugene, OR)
• Currently competing in local XC, road, and trail running races
• Avid skier and outdoor enthusiast

Scott Cook

• Former Hoosier with a heart and soul that screams to be on the West Coast
• D1 cross country walk-on at the Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI)
• Store Manager of Inside Track a run specialty store in Ventura, CA for 4 years
• Master of Puns
• Software Engineer by trade
• 2019 Boston Marathon Qualifier
• Spends most of his time trying to keep up with his Australian cattle dog Jinny

Courtney Knapp

• Courtney is a lifelong multisport athlete - she played soccer and ran in college, was an All-American triathlete, and has adventure raced across the globe. 
• She's passionate about making sports accessible and inclusive - she guides for the visually impaired and enjoys pacing more than racing. 

 Mike Quick 

• Former D1 Track & XC Running at Michigan State 
• Academic All BigTen
• Top 200 Boston Marathon finisher 
• 4x High School Regional XC Champion
• 4x High School All State XC, 3x High School All State TF (Michigan)
• Completed in the Junior Olympic Circuit as a youth, including USATF National Champ at 3000m (U12 age division) 

 Dustin Voss 

• Former D1 Track & XC Running at Michigan State 
• Won state championship as a senior, placing 2nd as a junior
• Won state championship with state record time in the 4x800m
• 3x ALL state honoree in XC (high school)

 Joe Zick

• 2x All-State and 2x Academic All-State Cross Country runner in High School
• Former D1 collegiate Cross Country and Track athlete for Oakland University
• Loves running and biking on local trails
• Currently training for the Detroit Marathon

Michaela Parisi

Michaela Parisi is a teacher and coach at Belton High School who has coached cross country, swimming, and track & field for the past three years. Her love of running started with running track her freshman year of high school and eventually led her to join the cross country team her senior year. In college she ran cross country and track for Truman State University and since graduating has run six half marathons and four marathons. When she's not running, Coach Parisi enjoys reading, drawing, and snuggling with her dogs. 

• D2 collegiate athlete XC/TF at University of Missouri: St.Louis 
• 3 sport varsity athlete in High School - Track / Volleyball / Tennis 
• 3 full marathons & 5 half marathons
• Youth Running Camp Instructor at St.Charles Community College
• Currently attending UMSL obtaining a Bachelors in Elementary Education w/ Special Education certification  

• Former D1 Collegiate athlete (Distance) at St.Louis University
• Completed in both Track and XC in college.
• Coached middle & high schoolers at the STLU Billikens Summer Camp
• In high school 4 year Varsity Track and XC athlete
• Holds bachelors of science in Meteorology 

Katie Evans

• Former HS Varsity Track and basketball athlete at Troy Buchanan
• 11 full marathons & 15 + half marathons
• Board member of St. Louis Track Club
• Enthusiastic about running, fitness, the outdoors, and dogs
• Currently completing Educational Doctorate program from Lindenwood University

Brighton Mooney

• Future Longhorn runner at The University of Texas at Austin 
• I plan on majoring in Kinesiology-Exercise Science 
• Placed 4th in the 5A STATE Cross Country Meet in 2021 
• Placed 14th in the 5A STATE Cross Country Meet in 2020 
• 5A-6A All Star Legacy for Texas Girls Coaches Association 
• TGCA 5A-6A All-Star 2021 
• TGCA 5A-6A All-State 2020
• All-State Cross Country x2 
• All-Region Cross Country x2
• Cross Country District MVP 2021
• All-District Academic Team x3 for XC
• All-District Academic Team x3 for soccer
• All-District Honorable Mention for Soccer x2
• Moss-Eaddy Scholarship Recipient

Glen Miller 

• 3 Half Marathons
• Numerous 5Ks and 10Ks
• Numerous Vail Hill Climb races - 2200 vertical feet ascent for 8 miles beginning at 8150 ft elevation
• Retired choir director/music teacher
• Loves to mountain bike (and run) in Colorado
• Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren

Lily Jacobs

• Earned 14 letters at Sunnyvale High School (4-track, 3-cross country, 4-tennis, 3-volleyball)
• All-State Track
• All-State Cross Country
• State Runner-Up in the 3200m
• Fourth place at state in the 1600m
• Two top-10 finishes at state cross country
• Three-time district and area team champion in track
• Two-time state qualifying team in cross country
• Student of the Year and Student of the Month
• National Honor Society member
• “A” Honor Roll all four years
• Majoring in Nutrition Sciences

Kate Avery

• Current DI cross country and track runner
• Academic All Big 12 and 3 x Dean’s List
• 9 x High School Varsity Letterman in cross country, track, and soccer
• Majoring in economics, political science, and business
• Loves to travel and try new foods

Mike Mignardi

• 30+ Half Marathons and 5 Marathons (including 2 at Boston) to date
• Coached youth soccer and basketball for 10+ years
• Retired from Texas Instruments (developed DLP® Technology).  Now
• working with nonprofits in the community.
• Enjoy backpacking trips, downhill skiing, cross country skiing and
• water skiing.
• Fun Fact: I like to fly stunt kites.  Need to see the beach and
• mountain at least once a year.

• Frisco area coach