Dawn Allain

Welcome to the RUNColumbus team, Dawn! Dawn’s goal for the year is to run more 5Ks (she says she has only run one) and her first 10K. Here are a few fun facts about Dawn: How many years have you been running? 2 Years What are your preferred running shoes? Saucony What’s your favorite pre-race […]

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Pat Heyd

Welcome back, Pat! This returning athlete is anxious to meet new running friends and be pushed out of her comfort zone. Here are a few fun facts about Pat: How many years have you been running? 42 Years What are your preferred running shoes? Topos Ultraventure or Mountain Racer What’s your favorite pre-race meal or

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Elizabeth Shultis

This is Elizabeth, and this is her second season participating in the RUNColumbus Race Series. Elizabeth is most excited about the RUNColumbus community. Here are a few fun facts about Elizabeth: How many years have you been running? 10 Years What are your preferred running shoes? ASICS What’s your favorite pre-race meal or beverage? Pizza

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Nichole Stiles

Nichole may look familiar to you. That’s because she owns CrossFit Expedition, a RUNColumbus sponsor. Nichole is also a first-time participant in the RUNColumbus Race Series. She’s looking forward to connecting with the running community. Here are a few fun facts about Nichole: How many years have you been running? 10 What are your preferred

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Diane Kanney

New RUNColumbus teammate Diane is focused on running her first 10K in 2023! She also says “I’m excited about the community and competition that the race series offers.” Here are a few fun facts about Diane: How many years have you been running? 20 Years What are your preferred running shoes? Brooks What’s your favorite

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Jenna Rieder

Welcome to first-year RUNColumbus teammate Jenna! Jenna says, “I ran my first marathon this October (Columbus)! I am an avid Run Disney racer, and I love my Columbus Running Company, and Olentangy River Brew Co run clubs. I am also a member of the Franklin County Dog Shelter run club. We take the shelter pups

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Ben Beswetherick

Welcome to first-year RUNColumbus teammate Ben! Ben says participating in the race series will “keep me honest and consistent with my training.” Here are a few fun facts about Ben: How many years have you been running? On and off for ten years but consistently for the past few months What are your preferred running

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Jelliz Brown

Welcome to first-year RUNColumbus teammate Jelliz! Jelliz says, “I’m excited to meet other runners in the community and compete in races all over Columbus! Jelliz completed her first half marathon last year at the Columbus Marathon and plans to run her first marathon this fall! “I’ve registered for the Columbus Marathon this year. I also

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Joanne Yates

Welcome to first-year RUNColumbus teammate Joanne! Joanne’s reasons for signing up for the 2023 Season are “to stay consistent, participate in fun races with fun swag.” Here are a few fun facts about Joanne: How many years have you been running? On and off for many years What are your preferred running shoes? Brooks What’s

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