Caleb Kadera

Caleb Kadera - DWRunning

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in October 2010

PRs: 

Mile: 4:54, 5k: 16:48, 8k: 28:22, 10k: 34:23, 10M: 58:43, Half Marathon: 1:16:06, Marathon: 2:47:22

Most Memorable Run OR Race:

I'd chased the sub 1:20 half marathon barrier for the better part of 2yrs. I came very close three separate times 1:20:2X, 1:20:06, 1:20:04 but couldn't seem to get there. I finally forgot about the numbers and committed to working harder and smarter than before. Finally at the 2018 IL half marathon I was able to run 1:17 and a finish line blissfulness I'd been seeking for awhile. Out on the interwebs there's a picture of a sincerely happy Caleb from that day, I'm sure if google a bit you can find 'em.

Running Start:

After college I got drafted into corporate America. Knowing the long term health affects of being a skillful mouse-potato, I searched for a way to stay in shape. Knowing the cost of entry was low and bang-for-my-buck was high with running, I put on my Vans slip-ons and started a habit. Realizing I had some potential and alpha-fly like gains in ditching the vans for a real pair of shoes, I reached out to my college friend / co-worker, Mr. Dan Walters to seek some guidance as I aimed to qualify for the Boston Marathon. After seeing my recent hung-over results at the Chicago Half Marathon he conceded there was indeed a potential for success. Over the next 9 months Dan invested way more time and energy than I ever expected which I in turn had to match. We got the BQ on try #1 and snuck into the race. 10yrs later we're still at it and I'm on my 3rd consecutive (and counting) last year of running.

Fun Facts:

  • I’m 1 of 10 kids and was home schooled until my sophomore year of HS .

  • I'm that wine snob nobody likes but with coffee.

  • I hope you accept my apologies, I sweat more than you do.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Alex Nordin

Alex Nordin - DWRunning

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2014

PRs: 

5k: 17:08, 10k: 36:50, Half Marathon: 1:20:37, Marathon: 2:59:49

Most Memorable Race:

My most memorable race was a 5k on my birthday. My running partner and a bunch of my non-running friends all registered and ran this race with me. The weather was perfect and the crowd support was amazing. I was patient at the beginning of the race and then really tightened the screws at the halfway mark. At that point, there was only one person in front of me. I slowly caught up to him, passed him and won the race. Now I have a hilarious first-place-winner's coffee mug to drink out of!

Running Start:

I started to competitively run after college. During college, I ran a couple of 5k's, and, after the second, vowed to never run that far again in my life. So much for that.

Fun Facts:

  • I have biked from Chicago to Milwaukee in one day and back the next day, three different times.

  • I have officiated two weddings.

  • I hiked the Salcantay and Inca Trails to Machu Picchu.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

John Brassea

John Brassea - DWRunning

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in December 2017

PRs: 

10k: 37:29, 10M: 1:01:55, Half Marathon: 1:19:03, Marathon: 2:58:22

Social Handles:

IG: jbrassea10

Most Memorable Race:

Grandma's 2k18

Running Start:

I joined running in High School to make friends. 2006. My mah made me

Fun Facts:

  • I have the cutest cockapoo named Millie

  • I have a twin

  • Taylor Swift is my favorite musician

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall is the best

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Dan Dolney

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in March 2020

PRs: 

Mile: 4:58 (road), 5k: 16:46, 8k: 27:32, 10k: 35:49, Half Marathon: 1:17:56, Marathon: 2:40:00

Most Memorable Race:

NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile

Running Start:

While in Middle school, my Big Brother from Big Brothers Big Sisters convinced me to run a 5k race. I was hooked.

Fun Facts:

  • I excel at filling out forms quickly

  • I have never seen the movie Titanic

  • I do not get along with Bears or Sharks

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

Solo

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Kristina King

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in January 2018

PRs: 

8k: 27:36, Half Marathon: 1:14:04, Marathon 2:40:48

Social Handles:

IG: kristinalynnking; Facebook: Kristina King

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for 5 consecutive Marathon Olympic Trials (2016, 2020, 2024, 2028, 2032). Be on a world championship Team USA.

Running Start:

I wanted to break all of my sister's junior high and high school records.

Fun Facts:

  • I enjoy traveling/exploring just as much, if not more, than I enjoy running/racing.

  • I work as a nursing professor at North Park University and am pursuing my PhD. I love learning!

  • My husband, Damon King, is who led me to DWR after seeing his successful progression in marathon times.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Danyelle Dron

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in May 2019

PRs: 

5k: 19:49, 8k: 32:40, Half Marathon: 1:30:02, Marathon: 3:09:12

Social Handles:

IG: GFDanyelleruns

Long-Term Running Goals:

To complete all the Abbott World Marathon Majors before I turn 40. To break 3 hours in the marathon.

Running Role Model:

Kara Goucher & Stephanie Bruce: They are bad-a$$ mother runners! They are constantly looking for ways to make the sport better and have become even more successful after the births of their children than they were before becoming mothers.

Fun Facts:

  • My two children have running-inspired names

  • My husband and I met on our university CC team and were married by our college coach

  • I have Celiac disease

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Kaitlyn Hartman

Kaitlyn Hartman - DWRunning

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in June 2017

PRs: 

5k: 19:22, 8k: 31:55, 10k: 41:16, Half Marathon: 1:28:40, Marathon: 3:05:14

Social Handles:

IG: kait.a.hartman

Most Memorable Race:

My first marathon in 2013 in Chicago. It changed my life and connected me to this community.

Running Role Model:

Lauren Fleshman! I love her transition out of pro sport and all that she gives back to the community.

Fun Facts:

  • I am a crazy cat lady

  • I won the gym mile in high school but was intimidated by the track team and never tried out

  • I am a plant based runner and haven’t eaten meat for over half my life

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Winter

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.

Mark Catania

Mark Catania - DWRunning

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in October 2017

PRs: 

5k: 16:44, 8K: 27:36, 10M: 58:47, Half Marathon: 1:17:14, Marathon: 2:43:39

Long-Term Running Goals:

Full marathon < 2:40

Running Role Model:

John Brassea. He has that special mindset that win or lose, I gave it my all, and I'm still getting hammered tonight.

Fun Facts:

  • I never wear pants in my house, unless there's company. Maybe.

  • I enjoy craft coffee, brew, whiskey, in that order.

  • I run with my two fur babies most days.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

I do it both ways…

Solo or With Friends?:

With friends

Summer or Winter?:

Any season except winter

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.