07.22

Brianna Wynne

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in July 2022

PRs: 

Mile: 5:48, 5k: 19:59, 8k: 31:34, 10k: 41:41, 10M: 1:11:49, Half Marathon 1:29:37, Marathon: 3:05:28

Social Handles:

IG: briannnawynne

Most Memorable Race:

The 2023 Boston Marathon- this was one of my first marathon cycles with the team. I had run several spring marathons in the past, but was never consistent with strength work, training on hills, speed workouts, or running outdoors in the winter. On race day, I was surprised by how great I felt going into the second half and ended up running a 4 minute negative split. This race got me very excited to see what I am capable of as a runner with amazing coaches and teammates by my side! 

Running Start:

During my Freshman year of high school, one of my rowing teammates and I would race the warm-up run everyday. Eventually, after exhausting ourselves before a really challenging practice, we decided to warm up together. We became close friends and eventually started doing long runs on the weekend. We set a goal to run a marathon by the end of high school. Senior year we both completed our first marathon. Since then, I have been hooked!

Fun Facts:

  • I have eaten waffles for breakfast everyday for nearly 6 years and they never get old.

  • I collect the ice cream hats from baseball stadiums. My goal is to get them all!

  • I rowed on the lightweight rowing team at UW-Madison for 4 years.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Afternoon

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall


Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Megan Slamkowski

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in July 2022

PRs: 

5k: 16:44, 10k: 34:42

Long-Term Running Goals:

Compete in my first marathon!

Running Start:

My dream in middle school was to be a hurdler. Unfortunately, I am not a very coordinated individual and was kindly told by the hurdles coach that I may be better off with the distance group. In the moment I was sad, but it turns out distances runners are pretty cool and I haven't gone back since!

Fun Facts:

  • I ran with the Purdue Cross Country/Track teams

  • My favorite show ever is Ted Lasso

  • I talk way too much about my cat, Roy

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer


Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.