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Hometown: Washington, DC (but his "adopted" hometown is Boise, ID)

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Joe has run at least part-time for almost thirty years. Although a better biker than runner, Joe likes the economy and efficiency of running. He prefers the solitude of a solo run in the woods to the camaraderie of a big race, but he is dedicated to helping people reach whatever running goals they might have, from a jog around the block to an ultramarathon.

Favorite....Quote: "Beginning is half done."

Hometown: North Potomac, MD

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Chris has been running since his high school days at Quince Orchard HS. After running 2 years at Virginia Tech, Chris developed some injuries and had to stop running for a while. A few years later he started to self coach himself to train for a marathon. Chris taught himself how to avoid injury through proper rest, nutrition, and the right training. Since then, Chris has been very active in road races and races any distance from 10K-26.2. Chris believes his best racing days are ahead of him and continues to bring his times down. He hopes to one day qualify for the Olympic Trials Marathon.

Favorite....Quote about Marathons: "The Marathon is the ultimate test not against everyone else, but against yourself."

Hometown: Silver Spring, MD

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Lyman started running for weight control nearly 30 years ago. He has completed 25 marathons, qualifying for Boston, as well as 3 fifty-milers. A past officer, board member and Lifetime Achievement awardee of Montgomery County Road Runners, he coached its first marathon training group and pioneered its group trail runs. Lyman has long been active in the event organizing and management side of running, including race timing and scoring. He is a founder of Pike’s Peek 10K and several smaller races. He enjoys race announcing and certifying race courses for USATF. Lyman hopes to return to 50-mile shape in the future.

Favorite....Running Quote (paraphrasing): Sweat cleanses from the inside. It comes from and gets to places a shower will never reach. – George Sheehan.

Hometown: Danville, IN

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Wendi discovered she had a knack for distance running in 8th grade (after an unsuccessful attempt to be a sprinter on the middle school track team). She competed at Danville High School, and was the 2005 Indiana State Champ in the 1600, running 4:54. Wendi continued to compete in track and cross country at Indiana University, where she was a team captain, 5x NCAA qualifier, and an All-American in Cross Country in 2008, placing 28th. While finishing her master’s degree in Exercise Physiology this past year she began road racing, and ran 1:18 at the Indianapolis Mini Marathon in May.

Favorite....Place to Run: Roosevelt Island and Mt Vernon Trail

Hometown: Takoma Park, MD

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Tamara discovered her love for running track when looking for something to keep her in shape for soccer season. She started out running summer track with the Silver Spring Track Club where she competed in the 100m and 200m open races, 4x100m and 4x200m relays. After transferring to Montgomery Blair HS, Tamara started running indoor track; racing in the 55m and 300m open races, and the 4x100m and 4x200m relays. She also made the All Gazette Team her Senior Year of High School. Tamara was also fortunate enough to make the Temple Women's Track team as a Walk-On.

Favorite....Quote: "Pain is temporary...pride is forever..." Unknown

Hometown: Northport, NY

Running Experience and Accomplishments: Amanda started running in 7th grade because her older sisters told her to. She didn't start taking it seriously until high school, when she morphed into a 3 season runner. She ran anywhere from the 200 to the 5K, was a team captain junior and senior year, and held 12 school records when she graduated. Amanda went on to compete in track and cross country at Brown University, and attained a degree in Human Biology. She hopes to run the NYC marathon in the future.

Favorite....Quote: "...there is something magic in the movement of our feet and the rhythm of our breathing that breaks down the walls we normally hide behind..." John Bingham