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Hometown: Waldorf "Worldwide", MD

Running Experience and Accomplishments:  From childhood through college Matt played every team sport possible. Though running played it's part, it wasn't until a post-college run with a friend (16 miles along the San Diego coastline) that it became much more.  He was instantly hooked on distance running and triathlon was soon to follow. Since then Matt has competed at every distance from 5K to the Marathon, Sprint to the IronMan. Currently a member of the US Duathlon National Team, Matt will be aiming for USAT All-American status, qualification for the 70.3 and IronMan World Championships, and strong efforts in London and Berlin to round out the Marathon Majors.

Favorite....Quote: "It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of  meeting challenges, and I believed in myself" -Muhammad Ali

Hometown: Windsor, CT

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Before moving to the DC area after college, Courtney considered anything over 5 miles a marathon. After being inspired by DC's running fervor…and feeling challenged by every person that ever passed her on a trail, she joined Team in Training to complete her first marathon (National) in March, 2008. Courtney has since run a number of half-marathons, 10-milers and 10Ks and hopes to run her next marathon when she is injury-free, and faster than before.

Favorite....Quote: "Hip to nip"

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 Richmond now!

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

Hometown: Amherst, NH

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Rory began running competatively in the 4th grade and now as a member of the =PR= racing team continues to compete in numerous road races from 5K to half marathons. In the spring of 2010, he ran his first ever marathon and ran a qualifying time for Boston. Rory has been coaching track and cross country at Thomas Edison High School since 2005 and is also an assistant coach with the =PR= High School Summer Training Program. He is also a VHSL certified coach and a USA T&F certified offcial. Rory's favorite local place to run is the Manassas Battlefields.

Favorite....quotes: “Life is short... running makes it seem longer.”

“Learn to run while feeling the pain: then push harder. It hurts up to a point and then it doesn't get any worse."

"You have to forget your last race before you run another. Your mind can't know what's coming."

Hometown: Champaign, IL

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Kristine started running in high school, when she joined the cross-country team on a whim. She began running more seriously her freshman year of college, when she completed her first half marathon. She has since run multiple half and full marathons, including Boston in 2009. Her current goal is to set a new personal record in the half marathon.

Favorite....quote: “I can go as fast as I want and as far as I want... I don't have to wait for somebody to show up. Instead, it's 'I'm outta here.'".

Hometown: Leesburg, VA

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Four years ago Jason was asked if he wanted to do a 10k and he laughed at the suggestion. He has since ran the 2009 Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, the 2010 National Marathon and is currently training for the Big Sur Marathon in May. When he was increasing his mileage for those races Jason was mainly running in his hometown of Leesburg, VA. He now resides in Falls Church and has aspirations of one day qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

Favorite....thing about running: “Being able to eat fast food without guilt.".

Hometown: Little Silver, NJ

Running Experience and Accomplishments: When Nancy was young, her uncle had a photo of himself crossing the finish line of the NYC marathon on the wall.  She thought that was so cool, so she started running.  Decades later, Nancy has finished 10 marathons, including NYC where her uncle was at the finish line waiting.  Her goal is to do all of the marathon majors by 2012.

Favorite....race: “Boston Marathon, where everyone feels like a rock-star!"

Hometown: Vienna, VA

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Running Experience and Accomplishments: Kevin has been running since high school where he ran a lot for crew and then for track his senior year. When he got to college he increased his distances mostly as a stress reliever, it wasn't until his senior year of college he began to sign up for races. Kevin now runs a variety of distances from 5ks to a half marathon and has recently gotten hooked on triathlons, completing his first one in August 2010. He runs primarily for the fun of running, the challenge of more difficult races, and the camaraderie among other runners.

Favorite.... Run: The Billy Goat Trail, the C&O Canal Tow Path, and the National Mall

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Indiana born and raised, Sarah ran cross-country and track from the 6th grade through college, ultimately landing as a scholarship athlete at Indiana State University, where she raced distances including the 1500, 3K, 5K, and the Steeplechase. According to Sarah, “the feeling of running fast from time to time and meeting phenomenal people, keeps me showing up everyday to run.” Sarah’s post-collegiate goals include a sub 1:20 half marathon, sub 18:00 5K, and to qualify for an compete in the Ironman Champs in Kona.

Favorite....Quotes: "A woman sees in the world what she carries in her heart"

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising up every time we fall." -Confucious

"Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear."

Hometown: Alexandria, VA

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Danny was a sprinter in high school, running the 100 and 200 meter. Today, Danny runs for fun and averages about 12-15 miles a week. His goal is to run his first marathon by April 2012 and complete it within 3 hours 30 minutes. Danny also strives to complete a 10 miler within 65 minutes by April 2012. As Danny says, "I WILL accomplish both goals!"

Favorite....Quote: "Just run baby run!"

Hometown: Cold Spring, NY

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Casey always had an interest in running, after admiring her parents, both dedicated runners, and remembering her mom going out for 20 milers while marathon training. Casey ran at Union College in upstate NY, specializing in the middle distances and is proud of be part of various school record holding and conference champion winning relay teams. Casey has done 3 marathons and looks forward to concentrating on setting some PR's in the 10 miler - half marathon distance range.

Favorite....Memory of Running: "On a cruise with my family to Europe, my mom and I ran up and down the dock in Valetta, Malta for an hour to get away from the evil treadmill!"