Cleveland Park Store

Store Manager

Hometown: Holmdel, NJ (home of one of the hardest HS cross country courses ever....)

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Jeff ran cross country all 4 years in high school and ran his first marathon (Chicago) while in college. He runs shorter races for fun but loves endurance races as in the past year he has run 3 marathons and a 100 mile ultra marathon. He continues to train for marathons and is in his first season as a coach for Team Challenge.

Favorite....Quote: "Man imposes his own limitations, don't set any." -Anthony Bailey

Hometown: Worcester, MA

Running Experience and Accomplishments: In high school Jake was an 800-guy, many times under 2:00 with a PR of 1:56. His HS won the state champs in the 4x800 relay in 7:59. Since HS, Jake has added longer distances to his running repertoire.

Favorite....Race: Penn Relays

Hometown: DC baby!

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Tanc runs to supplement his conditioning for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling competitions. Last year's track workouts were key in winning silver medals in the gi and no gi divisions of Gappler's Quest as well as a quarter final place in the Pan American No Gi Championships. Lest it appear with all those competitions that he's all work and no play, Tanc points out that "More importantly, running has greatly enhanced my party stamina for late night raves and a "Last Man Standing Award." :)

Favorite....Run: American University Track, Capital Crescent Trail

Hometown: Mercersburg, PA

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Jenn started running for soccer in high school and then it transitioned into running for fun and exercise in college. When she moved to DC, she began running longer distances and was convinced to try races. She's completed several DC-area 10 milers and half marathons, but her marathon was postponed "because of my stupid stress fracture." She's aiming for MCM now!

Favorite....Run: The National Mall at night

Hometown: Scotch Plains, NJ

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Karena started running three years ago and loves the excitement and crowds at races...especially in cities she's never visited before. She is currently training for the Marine Corps Marathon.

Favorite....Race: Capitol Hill Classic 10K, Army 10 Miler, Chicago Marathon

Hometown: Grass Lake, Michigan

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Joan began running three years ago as she discovered DC's running trails and running community. She always tries to combine two of her passions: running and traveling. She has run MCM twice and completed half marathons and marathons in Virginia, Seattle, Alaska and Dublin. Joan is currently training for her first triathlon and the Chicago Marathon.

Favorite....Run: Past the Lincoln Memorial in the early morning and Prince William Forest Park