Ashley Peterson

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in June 2025

PRs: 

5k: 23:05, 4M: 30:40, 8k: 35:08, 10M: 1:19:18, Half Marathon: 1:37:27, Marathon: 3:32:44

Social Handles:

IG @smash928

Running Start:

A friend convinced me to run the Detroit Marathon as a relay by promising me my leg would only be 3 miles. I worked at it for 2 months to build up the endurance to run the 3 and found out the night before the race that my leg was actually over 6 miles long! Turns out it didn't matter, once I got going and felt the energy of the race I was hooked. The next time I ran a marathon it was for the whole 26.2 (and we are still friends).

Running Role Model:

Des Linden. I mean, I almost can't even explain why! She's an incredible runner (obviously) she's gritty and tough but she's relatable and inspires me to put in the work to see what I'm capable of.

Fun Facts:

  • I have 3 cats.

  • I studied illustration and love to paint.

  • I am learning to speak French.

Track or Trails?:

Road, but open to it all!

Morning or Afternoon?:

Late morning

Solo or With Friends?:

Both

Summer or Winter?:

Summer


Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.