Our Team

Favorite places to run: Cascades and Chuckanuts for sure, but also running to explore a new place, big view or special wildness. I’m preparing for: I’m getting ready for a couple epic hiking trip this summer, the John Muir Trail in California and the Sunshine Coast Trail in B.C. so I am incorporating regular Pine and Cedar climbs. Favorite workout: Getting a run in without injuring myself, again! Favorite shoe and sock: Saucony Peregrine and Darn Tough socks Great running memory: Chain Lakes Trail near Mt. Baker with Genevie and her dad, Gale

Favorite shoe and socks: I’m lovin’ the Hoka Clifton for easy, springy running and my Brooks Launch for (relative) zippy days. My Feetures socks are always first out of the drawer. And I’m wearing Zensah calf sleeves often to help ward off some calf twinges. Favorite sport drink or fuel: Toasted Marshmallow Gu right before a late afternoon run and Nuun hydration anytime. Typical workout routine: 2-3 miles running one day with 40 minute-ish of walking the next day. Try to stretch everyday and think about incorporating a strength  routine, but not too good at sticking to that. 😉 Favorite person (s) to run with: Steve or my dad or myself. 😉 Favorite place to run: My favorite routes currently are a three mile loop around the marina and Pete Zuanich Park….and Lake Padden…and Arroyo Park.

What I care about most when I go for a run: The “energy” of the run. To me a run usually produces exhilaration in some way. Maybe it’s the endorphins… but running has always been a fun, inspiring and invigorating experience for me. Favorite Workout: 10 x 400 on the track If I could only do only one run each month, it would be: Galbraith Mtn. loop w/ Rock n Roll trail Typical run distance: 5 miles What makes a run great: A nice easy pace to warm-up, then pushing the hills in the middle, and getting to a great view; finishing feeling elated and hungry and more energized than at the start of the run!

Favorite Trail: I still really love the Chuckanut Ridge trail, it is so much fun running the dips and switchbacks, not to mention the viewpoint is the best spot to eat a PB&J in Bellingham! Favorite shoe and socks: The Pegasus, it’s a high-mileage, lightweight, cushioned trainer. I love the fit in the mid foot and the 2mm lower heel-toe drop makes for a very natural ride. My Favorite socks are the SwiftWick Aspire Zeros, they disappear on the foot with their lightweight and breathable construction keep my feet fresh and cool! Favorite race fuel: Honey Stinger, they taste great and they use honey for sweetener so its a great long-lasting, organic, and stomach-friendly fuel. Favorite race event: Still has to be the Chuckanut 50k, it was a great sample of the trails in Bellingham and was just plain fun! Running Partner: Navi, is still my favorite running partner. He constantly pushes (pulls, actually) to be a faster, stronger, and more stable runner.

About me:
I started running at Acme Elementary School through Girls on the Run, and continued running in high school and college for Mount Baker and Western Washington University. Aside from running, I’m obsessed with cats and sweets, have caught the travel bug, and enjoy attempting new baking and cooking recipes.

Why I run: Running “loosens” my mind. It is where I find peace and calm and often a solution to something I have been trying to figure out.  It brings me great joy. Favorite place to run: My favorite place to run is in the woods and on the trails. Most days I run on Galbraith or in the Chuckanuts. Both are simply amazing and make each run feel like an adventure! I usually run in the mornings and feel the benefit all day! Favorite shoe: The Hoka!  I run in the Hoka Stinson for the trails and the Hoka Clifton for the roads. Races I love: The Greater Bellingham Running Club (GBRC) offers great races almost every month of the year from the 5K to half marathon distance and I love running those races!  The community of runners at the races and the camaraderie are amazing.  It is a hidden gem of a running club! What I like to eat on my long run: Real food!  Bananas, peanut butter What I like to eat when I race: GU, Shot Blocks

About Me: Originally from New Jersey I have come to realize that the Pacific northwest fits me best, and I have traded the pavement for the trails as my surface of choice. I’ve had a pretty extensive running history starting from when I was an 8th grader and I’ve been running ever since. I’ve completed 10 road marathons, including the Bellingham Bay, Chicago, and Boston, but what has become my favorite race is the Chuckanut 50k. Favorite Shoe: I’ve had to many to pick just one! But the standouts would be the Nike Pegasus, Salomon Sense Pro, and Hoka Speed Instinct. Why I Run: I find that it is while I’m running that I am the most creative and clear in thought. Running has been a great escape for me during some of my most stressful times. There’s nothing that can beat a couple hours in the trails to decompress and clear my mind!

About Me: I was born and raised in Whatcom County in the small town of Deming. I started running in 6th grade with my mom in the mornings and have never looked back! Since starting cross country in 7th grade running has motivated me in every aspect of life including most recently finishing my Bachelor’s in Business from Gonzaga University. I competed at the high school and colligate level over the last 9 years and am looking forward to improving my times over the coming years. Favorite Run: I have 2 favorite runs, one is my go-to route while I am in town which is starting at the Fairhaven Vet Clinic and running out to Larrabee State Park and back, while the second is less of a route and simply just the long run of the week, always 16-18 miles. Favorite Workout: 10-mile progressive tempo and Mile repeats. Favorite Snack I Could Live Off Of: Peanut butter toast or “PB’r Toast” for short. Go-To Training Shoe: Brooks Levitate

Why I run: Running has given me a sense of strength and worth that has applied to many areas of my life. I feel like the best version of myself when I’m out on the trails. Favorite place to run: I love to run on the Chuckanut Ridge Trail because it is gorgeous and the technicality of the trail keeps my mind occupied, and I love to run at Galbraith because of the rolling hills and the infinite route possibilities! I also love to run around a mostly empty track when it is dark out with my eyes mostly closed…it is a great way to feel a complete sense of calm and to stay in the moment. Favorite shoe(s): The Hoka Clifton has always stuck by my side when I needed it the most, but I have also loved the Brooks Caldera.

About Me:
I started running when I was eleven and haven’t stopped!
I am originally from Bend, Oregon, but have always had dreams of moving to Bellingham and continuing my education at Western Washington University since both my parents attended Western Washington and I would travel Bellingham with them for Ski to Sea.

Favorite distance:
5-7 miles on the trail

Best part about running for me:
The people I meet! I love finding new running partners and the wonderful experiences I gain with them.

About Me:
I was born and raised here in Bellingham! I grew up playing soccer, basketball, and started running when I was in the 8th grade at Fairhaven Middle School. I ran at Sehome High School for cross country and track and got lucky enough to continue my competitive career at Washington State
University. Now I’m back home and looking forward to getting back out on the Bellingham trails and reconnecting with the running community that I grew up around!

Favorite Shoe:
I love the Brooks Ghost for my easy days on the interurban and around Lake Padden and the Brooks Caldera for when I head up into the Chuckanuts or Galbraith.

Favorite Run/Running Buddy: It’s so hard to have a favorite run in town with so many amazing trails, but I love running to Raptor Ridge as I have been doing that route since I was a freshman in High School and
it’s still the same quad burning experience every time. I also really enjoy running from Fairhaven towards Boulevard Park on the boardwalk with fellow staffer Dillon. If you see us out in the evenings, say “hi”.

Favorite Place to Run:
My favorite place to run is to run is Fields Spring State Park and the nearby dirt roads just outside of Anatone, WA!

Favorite Races to Run:
I love trail races that range in distance from 10K to 50K!

Favorite Shoe and Sock:
I really enjoy the Hoka One One SpeedGoat and a pair of Darn Tough socks.

The Key to My Excitement:
I love using my physiology and biomechanics background to help others achieve their health and running goals!